200 Zebrune Shallot Seeds

Grown for centuries under names like Eschalion, Banana Shallot, and Echalote, Zebrune Shallot Seeds offer the delicate sweetness of shallots with the size and ease of onions. These elongated, bronze-skinned bulbs are a chef’s favorite—perfect for caramelizing, roasting, or slicing raw into vinaigrettes.

Zebrune shallots form in tidy clusters and thrive in garden beds, containers, or raised rows. Whether you call them Mooseer, Sibuya, Ulle, or Torshi, these seeds produce a mild, complex allium that’s essential for home chefs and kitchen gardens.

🌟 Product Highlights:

✅ Mild, Sweet Flavor – Perfect balance of shallot depth and onion brightness
✅ Elongated Bulbs – Easier to peel and prep
✅ Spring or Fall Planting – 120–270 days to harvest
✅ Zones 2–11 – Adapts to nearly any garden
✅ Versatile Uses – Roast, sauté, ferment, pickle, or braid for storage
✅ Also Known As: Echalote, Banana Shallot, Pink Shallot, Mooseer, Sibuya, Ulle

🌱 Why Grow Zebrune Shallot Seeds?

• 🧅 Easier to peel and slice than round shallots
  
• 🍽️ Gourmet flavor—milder than onions, richer than garlic
  
• 🪴 Grows in beds, containers, or permaculture systems
  
• 📦 Stores well when cured—ideal for braiding
  
• 🌎 Recognized in cuisines worldwide (French, Middle Eastern, Persian)
  
• 🔁 Grow year after year with proper seed-saving

🌿 Growing Tips:

1. Germination: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow in fall
   
2. Light: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerated
   
3. Soil: Loose, well-draining soil with compost worked in
   
4. Spacing: Thin to 4–6 inches between plants; rows 12 inches apart
   
5. Water: Keep soil evenly moist—avoid waterlogging
   
6. Harvest: When tops yellow and fall—cure bulbs in shade for 1–2 weeks
   
7. Companions: Pairs well with carrots, beets, and lettuce

❓ FAQ – Zebrune Shallot Seeds

Are these true shallots or a hybrid onion?
Zebrune is a hybrid allium with shallot lineage, producing true elongated bulbs with shallot flavor.

Can I grow these in containers?
Absolutely—just make sure your pots are 6–8 inches deep with good drainage.

What is the best planting time?
For Zones 6–11, fall planting yields larger bulbs. In cooler climates, plant in early spring.

How are they different from traditional round shallots?
Zebrune shallots are banana-shaped with thinner skins, easier prep, and a slightly milder flavor.

Can I save seeds for next year?
Yes—since these are biennial, allow second-year plants to flower and dry for seed-saving.