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Question: My husband planted some shallot starts in the garden last fall. They sprouted this spring and they seem to be growing pretty well. This is our first time growing shallots, and we both just ...

Shallots have to be the best kept secret of allotment life. You rarely see them in shops and when you do, they are priced as if they were actually made of gold! And yet, they are absurdly easy to grow ...

Shallots are a member of the onion family, they are smaller and sweeter than traditional onions and highly revered by chefs. You can get shallots in different colors, sizes and shapes, yet all are ...

Question: I’ve grown onions and garlic in my garden and I’d like to try shallots this year. Do you have any suggestions for growing them? A: Shallots are an easy-to-grow cool-season vegetable. With a ...

Many gardeners have a habit of abandoning sowing once fall comes around, putting their seed packets away until spring. However, it needn't be the case. Growing your own food can be a year-round ...

If you can overlook the inevitable bad breath, there are many reasons to fill your gardens with alliums — onions, garlic, shallots and leeks. Master Gardener Janet Miller, who manages the Walnut Creek ...

Question: Have you grown shallots? When do you plant them? Answer: Shallots are biennial, like onions or garlic. In fact, all onions, scallions and shallots are members of the species called Allium ...

Q: I’ve seen onion sets for sale in the garden centers. Can you really grow your own onions with these? Are they any good? A: We usually plant at least one bag’s worth of onions every fall. We’ll ...

Growing shallots at home is a smart move for gardeners who love a flavorful allium that plays beautifully in the kitchen. Better yet, shallots are surprisingly easy to grow. They form tight clusters ...