Shallot Griselle, pack of six sets
£2.99
notes
The banana shallot, Griselle, bears a strong flavour with a spicy taste, ideal for pickling or cooking. It is also easy to grow, and, once harvested, can be stored for several months. The variety is popular with cooks in France, where it is known as a ‘grey’ shallot, for its layer of thin grey skin over the red bulb. Its depth of flavour proves useful for vinaigrette and imparting flavour in cooking. This pack contains 6 shallots.
Dimensions
6 shallots
Features
notes
The banana shallot, Griselle, bears a strong flavour with a spicy taste, ideal for pickling or cooking. It is also easy to grow, and, once harvested, can be stored for several months. The variety is popular with cooks in France, where it is known as a ‘grey’ shallot, for its layer of thin grey skin over the red bulb. Its depth of flavour proves useful for vinaigrette and imparting flavour in cooking. This pack contains 6 shallots.
Insights
Shallots originate in central Asia and are a close relative to the onion. Generally milder in flavour, they are rich in minerals and vitamins and are useful for cooking and preserving.
Details
Harvest: June, July
Planting
- Well drained soil
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Planting Time and Depth: October, November, 3cm deep, 12cm apart
Care
- Shallots do not grow well in soil with a pH lower than 6.5 so in autumn/winter add lime to soil to reduce the acidity if required.
- Protect newly planted sets from birds and other animals
- In prolonged dry spells, water every 2 weeks
- As leaves die down, use a fork to partly ease shallots out of soil
- After a few days bend tops over and a few more days lift shallots to ripen on the surface in the sun. Once dry, store in a cool, ventilated space. There is no reason to break rings of shallots apart until ready for use.
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