How to grow shallots in water

Shallots are a member of the Allium genus, which includes onions, garlic, chives, and several ornamental plants. The term "shallot" refers to a particular group of plants in an onion subgroup, known as "multiplier onions," that produces two or more bulbs per plant.

Although shallots were once considered a separate species (Allium ascalonicum),they are now categorized botanically as an onion variety (Allium cepa var. aggregatum--Dutch shallots, or A.oschaninii—French shallots).

Shallots multiply in the ground like garlic, but the individual bulbs have concentric layers like onions. Moreover, shallots are generally smaller than garlic bulbs and have a mild onion flavor.

Growing shallots from supermarket bulbs

They are relatively easy to grow. Like garlic cloves, they should be planted in the fall or early spring, and with their fast growth rate, they are usually ready to harvest in 100-120 days on average. Be warned that all parts of Allium cepa species and varieties are toxic to pets.

Common Name	Shallot, French shallot, gray shallot, Dutch shallot
Botanical Name	All how to plant shallots in pots how to grow spring onions in pots uk