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Features
Family
Alliaceae
Native
Exists only in cultivation
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Thick 2" to 6" long torpedo-shaped bulbs
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Zebrune Shallot Onion Seeds
Allium cepa
Thick, 2"–6" long, torpedo-shaped bulbs with a copper-colored wrapper and cream-colored interior. 'Zebrune' is also called Cuisse de Poulet de Poitou.
Planting Onion
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 4"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Thick 2" to 6" long torpedo-shaped bulbs
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 9 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12"–16" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 4" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4" |
| Germination | 7–15 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. The earlier the start, the bigger the bulb. Ideal soil temperature is 60°–85°F. |
| Direct Sow | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; when soil temperature is at least 45°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Shallot bulbs can be harvested at any desirable size. To harvest large bulbs at full maturity, wait until tops have fallen over and turned yellow or brown, they are ready for harvest. Harvest in the morning, lifting the bulbs with a garden fork. Dry them in the garden in the sun for 2 to 3 days, lightly covering the bulbs with straw, or the tops of other onions to prevent sunscald. Cure them for 3 to 7 days in a dry area with good air circulation. Once dry, cut the roots to 1/4", and the greens to 1" to create a seal, preventing decay. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Brandy J.PA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars5/6/26Poor Germination
Purchased these for this season. <10% germination. Very disappointing outcome. Outer seeds purchase did very well.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? Community GardenHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests5/7/26Hey Brandy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kevin S.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars3/31/26Have not been in the ground yet
I’ve got seedling. Great germination but it’s going to be a while until they get in the ground outside.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/4/26Hey Kevin,
Thank you so much for the 4-star review! It's fantastic to hear that you're getting great germination from your Zebrune Shallot seeds - that's always such an encouraging start to the growing journey. We totally understand that timing is everything when it comes to getting seedlings outdoors, especially with the weather and seasons. Your little shallots will be worth the wait once they're ready to transplant! Keep on growing 🌻
- Katherine A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/26Good results
I had great germination and decent sized shallots by summer. Last season was my first time trying shallots from seed, and they were a lot easier than I thought. They just didn’t store very long, but that may also be because I’m new to curing them. A few that got left behind lasted through the winter-I’m in zone 7a, and we got down to single digits for a week. I’ve bought these again to grow this year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - SurferWA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/21/26Germinated in 7 days
Very happy with the quality of these seeds. Will definitely buy from Epic/Botanical again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Katie L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/9/26So far, really great!
It's early days yet, but I germinated 23 out of the 24 cells I planted with these seeds. AND, some of them have more than 1 seedling, so I count these as a major success! I will update again (if I can) at the end of the growing season to share how they do.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests1/13/26Hey Katie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic germination results with our Zebrune Shallot Onion Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you got 23 out of 24 seeds to germinate - that's an incredible success rate! And how exciting that some cells even have multiple seedlings! Your Zebrune shallots are off to such a promising start. We'd love to hear how they do throughout the growing season, so please feel free to update us again! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️