{"product_id":"griselle-shallots-6-bulbs","title":"'Griselle' Shallot Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown as the French grey shallot, \u003cstrong\u003e'Griselle' \u003c\/strong\u003eis often regarded in France as the 'true shallot', producing a purplish pink flesh that has a fine strong flavour, with a spicy taste that cooks particularly well alongside beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweeter and milder than onions, shallots contain twice the amount of vitamin C and are rich in vitamins A, B and E. They excel when used in sauces, dressings or salads and are easy to prepare and slice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest planted in the autumn for overwintering, 'Giselle' shallots give you a good harvest of uniform, banana-shaped bulbs that make picking easy in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSets should be ideally planted in loose, well-drained yet fertile soil with the addition of a nutrient-boosting feed or fertiliser to further improve yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant at a depth of 3cm\/1\" and a spacing of around 12cm\/5\". Check the sets every few days and re-plant any that have been disturbed by birds until growth starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf early hard frosts are forecast, protect shoots with a mulch of leaf mould or straw and water as normal when normal temperatures rise during late spring. When harvested, these shallots will store well in a cool, dry, frost-free place, giving you a sustained supply of spicy bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 6 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: September, October, November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 3cm\/1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 12cm\/5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Alkaline, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Frost hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: June, July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Features: Ideal for sauces, dressings or salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082293096773,"sku":"1107560","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/1454aeef-taylors-griselle-shallot-product-image.jpg?v=1761657575","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/griselle-shallots-6-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}