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Shallot

Shallot is listed botanically as Allium cepa var. aggregatum. Cluster-forming allium grown for small, mild-flavored bulbs that are planted from sets or starts and cured for storage after the tops mature. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Allium and in the family Amaryllidaceae. PlotPal currently carries Shallot as an outdoor growing and vegetable reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop. Growing note: Plant in full sun and loose, well-drained soil, keep weeds down while bulbs are sizing, and reduce watering as tops begin to yellow and fall. Cure harvested bulbs in a dry, airy place before storage. Propagation or sowing note: Plant shallot sets or young starts in fall or spring depending on climate; seed-grown cultivars are also available. Plant-health prevention note: Rotate alliums, avoid poorly drained ground, and cure bulbs thoroughly before storage. Pest-prevention note: Use row cover where onion maggot pressure is common, inspect foliage for thrips, and remove volunteer alliums that can carry pests between seasons. The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 100 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Onion thrips, Onion maggots. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Downy mildew, White rot, Botrytis neck rot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.