Shallot or small red onion This type is characterized by several features shown in the picture: Clustered shape: It grows in clusters or bunches connected at the base, instead of a single large bulb. Color: It has a purple or light red outer skin, and an off-white and purple interior. Size: Small and slightly rectangular compared to regular onions. Its uses and features: Flavor: Its flavor is intermediate between onion and garlic, less pungent than large red onions and sweeter, making it excellent for fine cooking and sauces. Storage: It is known for its high durability for long periods after drying (as evident in the picture where the green part has started to wilt in preparation for storage). Propagation: It is usually grown from cloves (small bulbs) rather than seeds, as each bulb you plant yields a full cluster like the one you see before you. Price: Seedlings for 1 Riyal