Allium cepa ascalonicum
Shallot
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Allium cepa ascalonicum.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Shallot
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Sjalot
- French
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- Échalote
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
The catalogue describes shallot. RHS places shallots in Allium cepa Aggregatum Group. This horticultural crop identity does not equate the record with the separate wild species Allium ascalonicum L. or with every onion.
Sources [2]Kew's family placement for the genus Allium (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Uses
Leaves, Root, Flowers
Cosmetic use, Dye, Repellent
Description
Bulbs: can be consumed both raw and cooked. The bulbs have a mild onion flavor and can reach a diameter of up to 6 cm. They can be added to salads, cooked as a vegetable, or used as a flavoring in soups. Leaves: edible both raw and cooked. They have a pleasant onion flavor, but it is important not to harvest them in large quantities, as this can reduce the production of the bulbs. Flowers: edible in their raw form. They can be used as a garnish on salads. The flowers are somewhat drier and less sweet compared to other types.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1169904; name ID 294888; Allium L.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Royal Horticultural Society
Edible alliums
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; The catalogue describes shallot. RHS places shallots in Allium cepa Aggregatum Group. This horticultural crop identity does not equate the record with the separate wild species Allium ascalonicum L. or with every onion.
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