From seed! Each seed of Shallot Prisma produces a single attractive shiny reddish-brown skinned, white fleshed round shallot bulb, with a distinct flavour. No risk of transferring virus of white rot as with sets and the bulbs of Shallot Prisma store well.
Sow seeds March to April. Each seed produces a single shallot. Sow seeds thinly into well raked soil where the plants are to be cropped. Make succesional sowings, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.
Thin seedlings to 5-8cm (2-3in) apart when large enough to handle.
Prefers a rich, moist, well drained soil in full sun.
Shallots can be finely chopped and added to steak just before serving.