Allium

Shallot

Plant a single set, harvest a cluster — gourmet onion replacement.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Bulb

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

beginnerlong-season

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks cold-hardy shallot varieties suited to London's cool climate with reliable germination.

Crocus

Offers terracotta pots ideal for container-growing shallots in London's wet winters.

Amazon UK

Provides dibbers and hand forks essential for planting shallot sets accurately.