On 10/15/2013 8:49 AM, Higgs Boson wrote:
On Monday, October 14, 2013 10:41:30 PM UTC-7, David E. Ross wrote:
On 10/14/2013 9:14 PM, Todd wrote:

Hi All,



Do you grow shallots from seeds? Or do

you plant bulbs/cloves?



When do you plant?



Many thanks,

-T





I grew them from shallot bulbs I bought at the grocery store. However,

I found that the white part of a green onion (scallion) serves as an

excellent substitute in cooking; so I no longer grow them.

But David, aren't green onions much "sharper" than shallots? Has it
made any difference in your cooking/salads?

HB


Green onions might be more sharp than shallots. However, my wife and I
prefer highly seasoned foods. For example, where a recipe might call
for 2 cloves of garlic we use 3-4.

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