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Garlic vs Shallot

Side-by-side ROI comparison based on USDA average yield and retail price data.

Metric Garlic Shallot
Start cost $12.00 (seed garlic) $3.99 (sets)
Days to maturity 240–280 90–120
Avg yield (lb) 6.5 lb 1 lb
Retail price/lb $4.99 $5.00
Gross harvest value $32.44 $5.00
Net value $20.44 $1.01
ROI multiple 2.7× 1.3×

Values are per plant/packet. Retail prices from USDA AMS data. Net value = gross harvest value minus seed cost.