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French Gray Shallot

Allium

Allium cepa var. aggregatum 'French Gray'

Overview
The gourmet cook's dream shallot, prized by French chefs for its complex, wine-like flavor and firm texture that holds up beautifully in cooking. These traditional gray-skinned shallots multiply from single bulbs into clusters of 6-12 bulbs with rose-colored flesh and incredible storage life. Their sophisticated flavor is milder than onions but more complex than garlic.
Planting
Plant bulb sets in early spring 2-4 weeks before last frost, or fall in mild climates. Plant with tip just below soil surface.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: N/A - grown from bulb sets.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Onion thrips, bulb mites, onion maggot. Common diseases: Neck rot, downy mildew, purple blotch.