FIVE SUPER SHALLOTS

1 BIZTRO

A fairly new variety from Holland, producing round bulbs with spicy, pale red flesh.

2 YELLOW MOON

This recent introduction boasts large, round and yellow-skinned bulbs with a sweet, delicate flavour.

3 GOLDEN GOURMET

Large, round, golden-skinned bulbs have pink-tinged white flesh with a mild taste.

4 HERMINE

Bred in France, the subtly flavoured, whiteskinned bulbs, below, contrast well with bright green foliage.

5 VIGAMOR

A banana-shaped variety from France, with attractive copper-coloured skin and pinky-white flesh.