
The UK's most popular shallot. Plant sets in spring, harvest July. Mild, sweet, excellent for sauces.
Flavour
Mild and sweet with a delicate, buttery undertone that mellows further when cooked.
In the kitchen
Ideal for sauces and marinades, Golden Gourmet shallots caramelise beautifully over fire, adding a rich sweetness to BBQ dishes.
Growing
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun; plant in early spring for a reliable summer harvest with good resistance to common shallot diseases.