The Meloine shallot is a semi-early variety resistant to mildew and keeps very well. The Meloine shallot is round and has a fragrant flavor. High multiplication rate. Its foliage naturally turns yellow when ripe. Planting shallots If your soil is very damp and non-draining, we advise you to grow 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 protruding. The most pointed part upwards. Weeding.