Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Great Lakes, Southeast, West/Northwest)
Class: Echalion
Variety Name: Creme Brulee F1
Genus: Allium
Species: cepa
Year: 2021
Common Name: Echalion
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Bejo Seeds Inc.
Close Market Comparison: Ambition, Zebrune
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
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
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 1
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 2 inches
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 98
HOW TO GROW
Crème Brulee is a long-day variety.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATION
- “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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