2021 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Echalion Creme Brulee (BGS-270) F1
This echalion is the first-ever shallot to win the AAS Winner designation so it’s exciting to see such a beautiful and great tasting variety join the ranks. Growing a shallot from seed is fun and unexpectedly easy. Easy to peel, single-centered bulbs have a bright coppery pink outer skin and a pretty rosy-purple interior with thick rings. The sweet tender bulbs are earlier to mature than the comparisons and have a slight citrusy flavor when eaten raw. When caramelized, things get even better as the natural sugars are enhanced and do not leave any overpowering aftertastes. A fantastic variety for the home gardener as well as farm or fresh market growers.
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Plant Description
Genus:
Allium
Species:
cepa
Common Name:
Echalion
Plant Habit:
Upright
Plant Height:
24-36 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Pink
Fruit Shape:
Oblong
Fruit Size:
4-5 inches
Fruit Flavor Description:
Wonderfully sweet tender bulbs when carmelized in cooking; mild shallot-like flavor when used raw
Foliage Color:
Green
Breeder:
Bejo Seeds Inc.
Close Market Comparison:
: Ambition, Zebrune
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
2 inches
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
98
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
How to Grow:
Crème Brulee is a long-day variety.
Judges Observations
- “Has a beautiful pink color that is well maintained on the whole bulb.”
- “I had never grown echalion or any sort of shallot from seed and discovered it was fun and easy.”
- “Excellent sweet and savory flavor. Cooks up so nicely!”
- “I would recommend this as a fun way to bring a real gourmet twist from the garden to the table.”
- “Consistent habit, good growth, the fruit is very flavorful, not overpowering.”
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