Figaro Shallot is a French-style, banana-shaped shallot prized for both its elegance and reliability. Seeds germinate readily, producing vigorous plants that size up into uniform, torpedo-shaped bulbs with copper-brown skins and crisp white interiors. Their neat form makes them easy to harvest and a joy to prepare in the kitchen. Originally bred by combining the best qualities of traditional shallots and onions, Figaro offers the best of both worlds: refined shallot flavor with the size, vigor, and storage life of an onion. That versatility extends to the kitchen as well—harvested young, Figaro can stand in for green onions, allowed to size up it works beautifully as a bulb onion, and when fully mature it delivers the sweetness and depth of a true shallot. The flavor is especially mild and sweet, making it a favorite even among those who usually shy away from onions. Sliced thinly, Figaro might just sneak past the notice of the occasional onion hater (wink). Whether roasted whole, blended into vinaigrettes, or tucked into winter storage, Figaro shallots are as flexible in the kitchen as they are dependable in the garden. Note: Figaro is a seed shallot and will produce seed if replanted. It does not multiply by division as is the case with some other types of shallots.
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