Shallots, Dutch Red (Pre-order, ships late August 2026) May root side down

root side down

but because the futures of our evolving food crops depend on a rich well of genetic diversity with which they can continually adapt

Great for northern climates but also widely adapted

yet whose existence is threatened simply by the lack of people growing and perpetuating it

while gardening to the gentle hum of pollinators at work

Shallots, Dutch Red (Pre-order, ships late August 2026) May root side downQuick facts Easy kitchen processing Easy to grow, space efficient plant Dutch red shallots fall somewhere between onions and garlic in both texture and flavor, with a touch of that pungent shallot flavor. Easier to peel and larger than French Grey, Dutch Red is not a true shallot but its close enough! How to grow it: Plant individual cloves in fall, Sept Oct, root side down, about 2 inches deep. Cover with straw mulch to help protect cloves from deep