Shallot (Allium cepa ascalonicum)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Allium cepa ascalonicum is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild onion flavour, the bulbs can be up to 6cm in diameter. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; A mild onion flavour, the bulbs can be up to 6cm in diameter.; They can be added to salads etc, cooked as a vegetable or used as a flavouring in soups etc.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)