{"product_id":"shallots-dutch-red-organic","title":"Shallots, Dutch Red Organic","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eShallots, Dutch Red Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e Aggregatum Group ‘Dutch Red’)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eDutch Red Organic shallots are a gourmet heirloom selection prized for their rich, complex flavor, attractive reddish-copper skins, and excellent storage life. Producing clusters of elongated bulbs from a single planting, they offer the perfect balance between onion and garlic, making them a staple in kitchens around the world. Their reliable productivity, long keeping quality, and ease of cultivation make them an outstanding crop for home gardeners, market growers, and homesteaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eRich, sweet flavor with gourmet versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eDutch Red shallots develop a refined flavor that is milder and sweeter than most onions, with subtle garlic-like notes. They are exceptional for caramelizing, roasting, vinaigrettes, sauces, soups, and fresh preparations where their delicate flavor can shine without overpowering other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eProductive clusters with excellent storage life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eEach planted bulb multiplies into a cluster of several new shallots, providing generous harvests from relatively small planting areas. Once cured, the bulbs store for 6–8 months or longer under cool, dry conditions, making them an excellent crop for year-round kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eEarly-season crop for productive garden rotations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eShallots establish quickly in cool weather and mature earlier than many storage onions. Their growth habit makes them ideal for succession planting and allows beds to be replanted with warm-season vegetables after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eCompanion plant for healthy garden ecosystems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eLike other alliums, shallots are valued in companion planting systems for their strong aroma, which can help discourage certain insect pests. They integrate well with carrots, beets, lettuce, strawberries, and many herbs, making them a useful addition to diversified vegetable gardens and permaculture designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13wgvfx\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jnw5r8\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003ePlant life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (grown from bulbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10eazcd\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gbuenl\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2zs88k\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8gifcu\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May – June (if allowed to flower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zuqai3\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to pale lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dob6pk\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003ePlant bulbs in early spring or fall in loose, well-drained soil with the tips just above the soil surface. Harvest when the tops begin to yellow and fall over, then cure bulbs in a warm, airy location before storage. Dutch Red Organic shallots are an excellent addition to kitchen gardens, raised beds, and homestead food production systems where exceptional flavor and long storage are valued.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Northern Garlic","offers":[{"title":"1 lb bag","offer_id":49129599631619,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Shallots_DutchRedOrganic.jpg?v=1783021825","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/shallots-dutch-red-organic","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}