Shallot
SpeciesAllium ascalonicum
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“They grow in bulbs like onions, but clustered together like garlic” — What Is a Shallot? And Why You Should Always Keep Them in Your Kitchen
from Allium · “The maturity phase lasts 2 to 3 weeks after the seedling stage.” — How Long Do Green Onions Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
from Allium · “Optimal temperature is between 65°F and 75°F.” — How Long Do Green Onions Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
“They also require full sun, so it is important to choose a location for your shallots that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.” — How to Grow Shallots: A Comprehensive Guide - PlantNative.org
from Allium · “Soil moisture should be consistently kept damp but not waterlogged.” — How Long Do Green Onions Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
from Allium · “Harvest when the green tops reach 6 to 8 inches in height.” — How Long Do Green Onions Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
“Transplant shows "—" because Shallot is best direct sown where it will grow. Transplanting can disturb the roots and slow growth.” — Shallot Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“harvest when tops brown and dry, then cure for storage.” — Shallot Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“They grow in bulbs like onions, but clustered together like garlic” — What Is a Shallot? And Why You Should Always Keep Them in Your Kitchen
“Start seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.” — Shallot Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“✅ Good Companions Carrots Beets Lettuce” — Shallot Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“❌ Keep Away From Peas Green Beans” — Shallot Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Shallot
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian