Summary
Shallots are a member of the allium family of plants, along with onions, garlic, and many ornamental plants. Technically, "shallot" is a name given to a particular group of plants in an onion subgroup known as multiplier onions—types that can produce two or more bulbs per plant. Although shallots were once viewed as a separate species (Allium ascalonicum), they are now categorized botanically as an onion variety (Allium cepa var. aggregatum).
Description
A shallot, which is a type of onion, looks like a small, elongated onion but with a milder flavor and a hint of garlic. Typically, it is a small bulb with copper, reddish, or gray skin.
Additional Info
Shallots are typically planted in the fall or very early in the spring, six to eight weeks before the last average frost date. They are ready for harvest 60 to 120 days after planting.
Varieties
Red
