What is the sowing shallot market segment in France?

Seed shallots, mainly grown in the Center Val de Loire, Grand Est and Hautes-de-France regions, are still a minority in the French landscape, in favor of the traditional shallots grown mainly in Brittany and Pays de la Loire . In 2004, sown shallots represented only 1% of the French areas, 10 years later that percentage had increased to 6% and they currently represent 8% of the French areas. Marketing and Sales Support Manager at Bejo France Yannick Chevray analyzes the cultivation process of sowing shallots in France, the growth potential, the many cultivation benefits and the promotion needed to stimulate shallot consumption in general. Unlike traditional shallots, which are grown from bulbs (via vegetative propagation), seed shallots are grown from sown seeds. Improving the reputation of sown shallotsSowed shallots are less popular than traditional shallots and therefore still have a bad reputation. The main obstacle regarding the development of seed shallots? According to ...