How to Grow Purple de Lautrec Shallot
Allium cepa var. aggregatum 'Purple de Lautrec'
Your complete guide to growing Purple de Lautrec Shallot.
📷 Wikipedia: OnionWhen to Plant Purple de Lautrec Shallot
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | June – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | June – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | May – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | April – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | March – December |
Companion Plants for Purple de Lautrec Shallot
✓ Good companions
Shallots deter cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests
Shallots repel carrot fly while carrots help break up soil for shallot bulb development
Shallots repel aphids and slugs that commonly attack lettuce leaves
Complementary root depths and shallots help repel pests that affect parsley
Shallots deter aphids and may reduce fungal diseases affecting pepper plants
Shallots repel aphids, Japanese beetles, and may reduce black spot disease
Shallots repel slugs, snails, and aphids while improving strawberry flavor
Shallots deter aphids, spider mites, and may reduce fungal diseases in tomatoes
✗ Keep away from
Shallots can stunt asparagus growth and compete for similar soil nutrients
Shallots can inhibit nitrogen fixation and stunt bean growth
Allelopathic compounds from shallots can reduce pea germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
