Shallot Red Sun

Shallot ‘Red Sun’ (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) is a versatile and productive variety, perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and containers. Known for its vibrant colour and mild, sweet flavour, it’s ideal for fresh use, cooking, or pickling.

Description:
‘Red Sun’ produces clusters of small, elongated bulbs with a deep red skin and creamy interior. The plants form upright green leaves, which can also be used in cooking. This variety is hardy, reliable, and produces a consistent harvest of high-quality bulbs for culinary use.

Why Grow It:
• Vibrant Red Bulbs: Eye-catching colour for fresh use or storage
• Mild, Sweet Flavour: Perfect for salads, roasting, or pickling
• Easy to Grow: Reliable and low-maintenance for home gardeners
• Attractive Foliage: Upright green leaves add interest to vegetable plots
• Versatile Planting: Suitable for vegetable beds, borders, or containers

Growing Conditions:
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering: Keep soil moist while growing, avoid waterlogging
• Care Level: Easy; lift or mulch over winter in colder areas

Size:
• Height: 30–45 cm
• Spread: 15–20 cm

A productive and attractive choice for home gardeners, Shallot ‘Red Sun’ combines rich colour, sweet flavour, and reliable harvests for summer and autumn cooking.