Ambition Shallot
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
AL-ee-um SEE-puh ag-greh-GAH-tum
Edibles: Bulb
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Shallots occupy an honored place in the chef’s repertoire: as a sweeter, more nuanced alternative to garlic. Fragrant, firm, globe-shaped 1½”-2” shallots—rust-toned skin, ivory-rose flesh—are key flavor-makers for soups, sauces and meats.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
6–10 in
Spread
Under 6 in
Form
Bulb
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Pest Control
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Sulfur (S)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
100 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Rich Flavor
Ploidy
Diploid
Pollination Method
Insect Pollinated