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Long, sourced articles about the vegetable garden: what to plant and when, which pairings actually hold up, how to read a sowing calendar.

7 October 20263 min read

When to plant shallots: types, timing and method

In a UK garden, plant most shallot sets in spring and reserve autumn or winter planting for suitable varieties and free-draining ground. Learn the spacing and planting method.

Autumn
Calendar
Shallot
Planting

Turn the reading into a garden.

Marmanda turns this advice into a dated, placed plan for your own plot.

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