Shallots 'Golden Gourmet' (50 Bulbs Per Pack)
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Shallots ‘Golden Gourmet’ are a versatile and gourmet variety, prized for their golden-brown skins and mild, sweet flavour. Ideal for cooking, roasting, or pickling, they form uniform clusters of bulbs that store well and develop rich taste over time. Hardy and easy to grow, ‘Golden Gourmet’ performs reliably in most garden soils, making it perfect for kitchen gardens and allotments. Supplied as a pack of 50 bulbs, it is an excellent choice for both home cooks and enthusiastic gardeners.
Why We Like It:
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Mild, Sweet Flavour: Perfect for roasting, cooking, or pickling.
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Uniform Bulbs: Forms clusters of golden-brown, attractive shallots.
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Reliable Crop: Hardy and easy to grow with good storage potential.
What to Know:
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Sun and Soil: Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
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Planting Depth: Place bulbs 2–3 cm deep, 10–15 cm apart.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during growth; avoid waterlogging.
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Care: Weed regularly to promote healthy bulb formation.
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Harvesting: Lift when foliage turns yellow and begins to die back.
Bulb Color:
Golden-brown
Planting Months:
February
March
April
Harvesting Months:
July
August
Height and Spread:
At full growth, Shallots ‘Golden Gourmet’ reach about 25–35 cm in height × 10–15 cm spread, producing clusters of flavorful, easy-to-use bulbs.
