Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Closely related to onions, shallots are easy to grow and have a distinctive flavour that is 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 Aggregatum Group 'Red Sun' has an attractive red skin and crisp, white flesh with a good shallot flavour. It's ideal for using in salads and pickles, and bulbs store well into winter.
