vegetable variety
French Red
Shallot · Allium cepa var. aggregatum
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 4a–7b
- Days to harvest
- 100 to 120
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- biennial grown as annual
At a glance
Sweet, complex, mild garlicky-onion flavor; copper-skinned elongated bulbs. Vinaigrettes, sauces, sauteing where finesse matters. Stores 6-9 months.
Growing French Red
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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French Red by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other shallot varieties
1 sibling cultivar profiled on ZonePlant.
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the French Red shallot grow in?
French Red grows in USDA zones 4a through 7b.
- How does French Red compare to other shallot varieties?
French Red is one of 2 shallot varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full shallot variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Shallot - Piece", by Ramesh NG, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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