{"product_id":"shallot-zebrune","title":"Shallot Zebrune","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eShallot Zebrune, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eCuisse de Poulet du Poitou\u003c\/strong\u003e or banana shallot, is a heritage variety producing attractive elongated bulbs with brownish-pink skin. The bulbs are larger than many traditional shallots and are valued for their rich flavour and easy-peeling quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eThis variety is a strong choice for home gardeners who want to grow shallots from seed rather than sets. Zebrune performs best in a sunny position with firm, well-drained soil and has good resistance to bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003ePerfect for cooking, roasting, sauces, stews, salads, and everyday kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qzz3gv\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eHeritage banana shallot variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h5pv31\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eAlso known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eCuisse de Poulet du Poitou\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4pscq7\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eProduces larger-than-average elongated bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkjjci\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eBrownish-pink skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"teqeip\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eEasy to peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pezzki\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eFull, rich flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e9fbk6\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eGood resistance to bolting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"123b7e3\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eBest grown in full sun and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12545st\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003ePopular choice for home cooks and gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1clqbka\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eSow outdoors from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003elate March to April\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wru5aw\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eBest sown once the soil has started warming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5yfnbv\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eChoose a sunny position with firm, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x4orzz\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eAvoid very wet or cold ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k7olev\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eSow thinly in finely prepared soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wyc3u1\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eSowing depth: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e6–8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kri30o\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eRow spacing: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eapprox. 30cm \/ 12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a5ie0a\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eThin seedlings to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e4–5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x6lb6g\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eAdd well-rotted organic matter before sowing if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfrv4\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eProtect young seedlings from birds with netting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pzv9c3\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eKeep the area weed-free while plants establish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lunera Seeds","offers":[{"title":"450","offer_id":53703498334576,"sku":null,"price":8.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/0859\/6592\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay1_2026_02_28_06PM_2.png?v=1777635050","url":"https:\/\/luneraseeds.com\/products\/shallot-zebrune","provider":"Lunera Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}