French shallot

Latin Name: Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Plant type: Biennial grown as an annual (bulbous)
Botanical family: Amaryllidaceae

Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Harvest period: July to August (when the foliage turns yellow)

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate — prefers well-drained soil, avoid excess moisture

Spacing: 10 to 15 cm between plants, 25 to 30 cm between rows

Companion plants: Carrots, lettuce, strawberries
Enemy plants: Beans, peas

Description

A variety of Allium cultivated for its small, elongated, pinkish to coppery bulbs, which are very fragrant and less pungent than onions. It offers a delicate, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor, perfect for salad dressings, sauces, stews, or roasted whole. It is generally grown from cloves (small bulbs), which are planted in spring or fall.

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