Allium cepa 'Hative De Niort'

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.