{"product_id":"jermor-shallots-8-bulbs","title":"'Jermor' Shallots (8 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Jermor'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eshallot\u003c\/strong\u003e with a superb sweet taste. With its slightly elongated shape and delicious taste, this copper coloured shallot is especially popular in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest planted in the autumn, 'Jermor' shallots give you a good harvest of uniform bulbs that make picking easy in early summer. This reliable output and ease to grow was recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society who have awarded it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSets should be ideally planted in loose, well-drained fertile soil with the addition of a nutrient-boosting feed or fertiliser, to further improve yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 'Jermor' sets 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 the shoots with a mulch of leaf mould or straw, and water as normal when temperatures rise in late spring. When harvested, these shallots will store well in a cool, dry, frost-free place, giving you a sustained supply of sweet tasting bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: 'Jermor' Shallots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 8 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: RHS award winner, Ideal for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082293195077,"sku":"1016295","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/0bff938b-taylors-shallot-jermor-bulbs-product-image.jpg?v=1761657574","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/jermor-shallots-8-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}