Full-flavored purple-fleshed cloves enhance culinary dishes for gourmet chefs
Only true shallot variety, making them highly sought after for authenticity
Yields new clusters from each planted bulb for extended harvests
Versatile use: young shoots can be harvested as green onions or mature bulbs as culinary shallots
Printable growing guide available for easy home cultivation
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Allium oschaninii
These full-flavored shallots, also known as "griselle," are considered the only true shallot by the French, making them one of the most sought-after varieties among chefs and food lovers everywhere. Their rough, grayish skin belies the delicacy of the purple-fleshed cloves inside.
Before planting shallots, prepare th
Botanical Name
Allium oschaninii
Plant Class
Asparagales
Sunlight Requirement
Full sun
Soil pH
Neutral
Harvest Time
1/4 inch diameter for green onions, allow to form skin for bulbs