Varieties of French Shallots

Varieties of French Shallots - Echalote Grise

• • The famed "grey shallot".

  • Khaki coloured shallot rarely seen in Britain.

  • A gourmet shallot prized in French cuisine with its intense and concentrated flavour.

  • This is the International chefs famous "banana" shallot, but as all French shallots have that shape it has become a generic name.

  • Originated in Kazakhstan.

Varieties of French Shallots - Griselle

• • In its native France Griselle has a reputation as being the finest tasting of all shallots with a robust spicy taste that will not disappoint.

  • Best planted October to mid December, it multiplies well to give a good crop of long, grey-skinned bulbs in June.

  • These can be used green straight from the garden or dried for storage.

  • Strong skins and solid flesh help the bulbs to keep in good condition well into winter.

Varieties of French Shallots - Jermor

• • The new French bred Jermor, is a true French 'longue' shallot.

  • Jermor possesses copper coloured skins and is bred in Brittany in the heart of France’s shallot growing region, yet grows well in our climate.

  • It is highly rated for its superb flavour and classic 'Jersey longue' shape.

Varieties of French Shallots - Longor

• • The veritable 'Jersey Long' has been the focus of selective breeding, and we now have stock produced in France that has the longest bulbs of any French shallot.

  • This variety is highly praised for its robust flavour and is of interest for the exhibitor.

  • Good storage potential.

Varieties of French Shallots - Mikor

• • More rounded bulb shape than Jermor, with a more reddish-copper skin with crisp white, pink-tinged flesh.

  • An essential ingredient in traditional French cuisine.

  • Excellent storing qualities.