Allium cepa ascalonicum Shallot (Alliaceae)

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Allium cepa ascalonicum
Shallot
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The Allium cepa ascalonicum plant species is found in Original habitat is obscure. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shallot. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. ascalonicum.

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Latin Name:  Allium cepa ascalonicum
Common Name:  Shallot
Family:  Alliaceae
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Known Hazards:  There have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of this plant. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Propagation Notes: Plant out bulbs in late winter or very early spring. Plant firmly to half the bulbs depth and protect from birds until the bulbs have rooted[200]. (Birds seem to have a fascination for pulling the bulbs out of the ground and then leaving them lying on the surface[K].) Traditionally, bulbs were planted on the shortest day and harvested on the longest. Smaller bulbs are less likely to bolt as a result of exposure to cold conditions[200].

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