Recs of shallots to grow

[luigiwu]

I much prefer the flavor of shallots over onions but they are so much more $$ at the store? Any easy types to grow? multiplying? large-ish types to recommend?

- I like my walking onions and how little I do for them

Thanks!

[greenthumbomaha]

luigiwu, I don't have any sage advise on what varieties to buy, but long ago I bought a handful of a variety shallots at the organic grocery store and planted those. My former growing partner bought a bag of whatever they sell at a hardware store where they sell onion sets. For me, they would split about 4 /1 but we were newbies then. You might have fun buying a few of whatever you can find at the organic grocers, especially if you have already enjoyed a particular type.

- Lisa

[Tormato]

Originally Posted by luigiwu

I much prefer the flavor of shallots over onions but they are so much more $$ at the store? Any easy types to grow? multiplying? large-ish types to recommend?

- I like my walking onions and how little I do for them

Thanks!

Luigiwu,

I have several experimental lines of shallot seed. PM me a mailing address if interested.