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Closely related to onions, shallots are easy to grow and have a distinctive flavour that's sweeter and milder than onions, making them more suitable for using in quiches and sauces. Shallots come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They grow best in a well-drained, fertile soil in full sun, and store well into autumn.
Allium cepa ‘Hative de Niort’ is a firm favourite with exhibitors, who appreciate its uniform size. It has a long pear shape, with a brown skin. It can be planted in autumn or in spring.
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Allium ‘Hative de niort’ and wildlife
Allium ‘Hative de niort’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Allium ‘Hative de niort’ poisonous?
Allium ‘Hative de niort’ has no toxic effects reported.
