When and How to Harvest Shallots

A close up horizontal image of freshly harvested shallots set on soil in the garden, with green foliage and red bulbs, pictured in bright sunshine on a soft focus background.

If you are growing shallots in your garden, you might be feeling a bit confused about how and when to pick the delicious bulbs. Do you pull them up when the tops turn yellow, or does something else have to happen too? Discover when and how to harvest shallots in this guide, plus some bonus recipe ideas! Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Shallots

A close up of a pile of red shallots with thin, papery skin set on a wooden surface. To the center of the frame, one of the bulbs has been cut in half, revealing the separate cloves.

Shallots are a type of onion that has a sweet, mild flavor beloved of fine-dining chefs that can be difficult to find in the grocery store. Why not try growing your own? Discover how to plant and grow gourmet shallots in your garden now with this guide. Plus, we’ll share our favorite recipe ideas! Read more now.