Cousins of Onions Good For Gardens
Garden note explains shallots are close to onions and garlic in flavor and growth. They are grown in cloves, easy to grow from seed catalogs, mature late summer, and keep well. Sets multiply into clusters. garlic grows better in warmer regions. leeks are milder cousins grown for flavoring stews and soups. Chives provide delicate onion flavor and are used in salads.