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Echalion Creme Burle - BGS 270 F1 - AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Echalion Creme Brule - BGS 270 F1 - AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Echalion Creme Burle - BGS 270 F1 - AAS Edible - Vegetable WinnerEchalion Creme Brule - BGS 270 F1 - AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner

Echalion Creme Brulee (BGS-270) F1

2021 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner

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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Categories: 2021, Container Suitable, Echalion, Edibles/Vegetables, Great Lakes, Southeast, West/Northwest
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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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