How to Grow Shallots
Many people prefer the sweet, milder flavor of shallots as an alternative to onions. They can be harvested earlier and stored longer than onions.
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When to Start: Early spring
At Their Best: Mid-fall
Time to Complete: 1 hour
Materials Needed:
- shallot sets
- string line
- rake
When to Plant
In late winter or early spring, prepare the bed as for onions. Plant shallots in well-drained soil, spacing them 6–8 inches apart. Make a small hole, then push the shallot into the ground so the top is just showing.
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Shallots form small clumps of bulbs, which you should lift intact. Dry and store them whole, somewhere dry and well ventilated, and break off individual bulbs as you need them. They will store well for up to 12 months.
Excerpted from How to Grow Practically Everything
© 2010 Dorling Kindersley Limited
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