Organic ‘Parade Bunching Onion’ Shallot

Organic ‘Parade Bunching Onion’ shallot (Allium fistulosum) from the seed company Gaia, an onion with straight, uniform stems and very productive

The ‘Parade Bunching’ shallot is a heritage variety selected for its sweet flavor , perfectly upright growth habit , and uniform, bulbless stems , making harvesting and cleaning very easy. With vigorous, dark green tops and good intermediate resistance to basal rot and pink root rot , it is an excellent choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers. Developed by Bejo Seeds , it produces well-formed clumps ideal for shallot bouquets.

Companion plants : Brassicaceae, Tomato, Lettuce, Beetroot, Spinach, Chamomile, Rose, Strawberry, Summer savory
Negative plants : Beans, Peas, Sage, Asparagus, Leeks, Garlic

Spread/Habit : Upright clump, stems without bulbs
Plant height : 30 to 45 cm
Quantity per packet : 100 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Uniform stems without bulbs, upright growth habit, mild flavor, intermediate resistance to PR and pink root

Leaf color : Glossy dark green
Texture/flavor : Soft, crunchy, aromatic
Cold tolerance : Down to -12C

Deer resistant? Yes

Farming method

Sow directly outdoors or start indoors 6 weeks before planting out. Sow in clusters if started in a tray.
Pinch the ends of the stems at 10 cm and then prune to 2.5 cm when they reach 12.5 cm to encourage the thickening of the stems.
Seed depth: 612 mm (1/41/2) .
Place in full sun (level 3) and water moderately (level 2).
Germination in 7 to 14 days between 7 and 32 C (optimal 2025 C).
Spacing: 57 cm between plants, 3060 cm between rows.

Harvesting and preservation

Harvest 8 to 12 weeks after sowing. Pick the largest stems first to allow the others to grow larger and prolong the harvest.
Store in the refrigerator or freeze sliced for later use.

Usage ideas

In bunches of fresh shallots for salads and stir-fries
As an aromatic garnish in soups, omelets or curries
As a herb blend for marinades and sauces
As a perennial kitchen herb in a compact vegetable garden

The ‘ Parade Bunching’ shallot is a uniform, hardy and very productive variety, ideal for continuous harvesting and versatile use in cooking.