The Hermine shallot is a semi-early, white, semi-long variety with a very pleasant flavour. It can be used for a variety of purposes, dry at the end of July or green from June. The Hermine shallot has good production and good storage. Planting shallots If your soil is very damp and non-draining, we recommend growing your shallots on a mound, adding a little sand to prevent the bulbs from rotting. Plant, keeping 15/20 cm in all directions between each bulb and leaving the top of the bulbs slightly sticking out. The most pointed part facing upwards. Weeding.