Organic French Red Shallots (lb)

Organic French Red Shallots (lb)

Grow French red shallots for copper-red skins, pink-purple flesh, and a mild onion flavor with a hint of garlic. These organic shallots multiply into clusters, bringing a harvest to your kitchen garden. Slice them into dressings or cook them in sauces and roasts.

Variety Details

• Type: Allium cepa Aggregatum Group, also described as Allium cepa var. aggregatum.
• Format: French red shallot sets sold by the pound.
• Appearance: Pear-shaped bulbs; cluster size varies.
• Comparison: Distinct from the French grey shallot.

Looking for French red shallot seeds? This product supplies planting bulbs, not true shallot seeds. Each planted set can form a cluster of red shallots.

Planting & Growing

Plant French red shallot bulbs in full sun. Before planting shallots, loosen the soil and add compost for organic matter. A raised bed can help where drainage is poor.

Fall is the listed planting time for this product. Early spring planting may suit some regions; follow local guidance. Set bulbs with tips near the surface.

Shallots prefer well-drained soil. Because they are shallow rooted, weed gently and water during dry spells. Shallots require room for clusters to expand; crowding can limit growth. Large bulbs are not guaranteed.

Harvest & Storage

When growing shallots, watch foliage from early summer onward. Harvest when leaves have turned yellow and fallen, usually around mid-summer for this variety.

Cure shallot bulbs until dry, then store in mesh bags with good airflow in a cool dry place.

Explore & Save

Compare shallot varieties in Seed Garlic & Shallots. For garlic choices, visit our Garlic Resource Center, use the Garlic Selector, or view the Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF).

Mix & Match: Combine eligible garlic and shallots for automatic cart savings: 10% at 3 pounds, 15% at 10 pounds, or 20% at 30 pounds.