Step 1

Choose firm shallots which are around the size of a hen's egg. Do not select bulbs which show any sign of disease or damage.

Step 2

Once thoroughly dried, cut the stem about 2.5 centimetres / 1 inch above the bulb.

Step 3

Trim the roots, but be careful  not to damage the base-plate.
 

Step 4

Remove any loose or split skins.

Step 5

Place the bulbs in cardboard egg boxes - plastic may cause them to sweat and rot. Store somewhere cool and dark with good ventilation - a shed or garage is a good option unless you have a root cellar.

Step 6

Check the bulbs every week or two for signs of pests or disease. Take them out of storage when you are ready to plant them the following spring.