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Shallot Matador

£9.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Shallot Matador is a reliable and flavoursome variety, producing well-shaped bulbs with a rich, slightly sweet taste. It’s a great all-round shallot that works just as well finely chopped into sauces and dressings as it does roasted whole to bring out its natural sweetness. A dependable cropper, Matador is valued for both its flavour and its consistency.

  • This variety grows well in vegetable gardens and allotments, forming clusters of shallots that are easy to lift and store. Once harvested and dried, the bulbs keep well, allowing you to enjoy homegrown shallots long after the growing season has finished.

    • Light Required Full sun

    Watering Water regularly during establishment and bulb formation; reduce watering as bulbs mature.

    Best Growing Conditions Plant in a sunny, open position in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, particularly while bulbs are forming, but avoid waterlogging. Harvest once the foliage yellows and collapses, then dry thoroughly before storing.

    Plant genus Allium

    Plant type Vegetable Plants

    Foliage type Bulbous plants like shallots typically have herbaceous foliage. Therefore, the foliage type of Shallot Matador is Herbaceous.

    Hardiness Frost Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral Soil

    Planting aspect South Facing

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Edible Use All Rounder Boiling Cooking Fresh Vegetable Salad

    Planting Companion Garlic, Carrots, Tomatoes

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    Top tip

    Grow shallots in well-drained soil for optimal bulb development and flavor.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Pet Friendly

    Pet Friendly

    All Year Interest

    All Year Interest

    Season of Interest

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    Planting Flowering Harvest