Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

Early Novembervegetable

Mild-flavored onion relative grown for clusters of small, elongated bulbs. Multiplies by division, producing 8-12 bulbs per set planted.

In Zone 7b, right now

Not yet — plant around early november

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Edible?

Yes — vegetable

Small space?

Yes — fits a balcony

Sun

Full sun (6+ hrs)

Comes back yearly?

Yes — perennial

Ways to plant it

Spring planting

Plant Closed

Early to Mid March

Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.

Fall planting

Plant Late November

Late November – Mid December

Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.

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