French Grey Shallot
Allium oschaninii
Certified Organic
Grown on Our Farm
French Grey Shallots, also known as Griselles, are thought of as the true shallots, as they can only be propagated from bulbs. Highly prized by chefs, foodies, and home cooks alike, they have a delicious, more refined, umami flavor, as well as very pretty, delicate, pink-purple flesh.
Grey shallots do not store as well as Dutch Red Shallots (only about 3-4 months), but they make up for it with their exquisite flavor. Plan to use them up by the winter solstice—or freeze or pickle for use into the following spring.
For more information on Growing, harvesting, and storing your shallots please see our Shallot Growing Guide
A pound of this variety will give you 40-50 plantable cloves of shallots, enough to plant a 25-foot row or 10 feet of a 3-foot-wide garden bed. They will typically yield 6 to 10 times what was originally planted; like all alliums, shallots yield best with very nutritious, well-draining soil and abundant moisture.
Grown Organically at Hudson Valley Seed Co's Four Fold Farm in Accord, New York.
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Growing instructions
Product Details
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
|---|---|
| Planting Depth | 2 inches |
| Row Spacing | 18 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 8 inches |
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The first time growing the Dutch Red Shallot was back in 2021 in two 25 gallon containers. They were very productive and according to my notes back then, pest and disease free. I was able to harvest around 60 shallots just from those two containers, and since it would be more ideal to grow them in a raised bed that was a success! I had plenty to share and store for future use. This year, I want to try both the Dutch Red and traditional shallots if I can find someone to split the half pound packs with me. I am growing in a smaller space so honestly, a quarter pound would be plenty for me.
I knew before buying that this traditional variety was smaller than more modern varieties, but upon receiving the bulbs last fall I became very skeptical of the quality due to how small and shriveled the seed bulbs actually were. I can gladly say that after harvesting 2 days ago (7/16) those doubts have been completely blown away! Planted last week of October 2022, these plants went through our zone 5A winter like little champs and popped up by mid April. After very little care in my raised bed I just harvested dozens of beautiful shallots with a nice mix of large and medium bulbs for the kitchen, and plenty of smaller seed bulbs for replanting this fall. A wonderful little Allium with excellent flavor, highly recommend!
Great shallots, grow well, tons of flavor!
Prolific, have grown very well in zone 9B.
One pound of mixed size Grey shallots planted 5-6 inches apart almost made a double row down a 15 ft raised bed. We've mulched it with extra leaves for the winter that we will remove in the spring.
Bought these and then promptly misplaced them shortly after it arrived. By the time I found them they were already on their way to growing so I nervously planted them, I was a bit worried about them but Ultimately they did NOT disappoint and they grew and grew! Cant wait to try these!
Teaching a little gardener :) beautiful quality seed garlic and shallots. Lots to look forward to in '22!
All of our shallots came up but they are too small. We have a ton which is wonderful. And the flavor is great. But instead of of 1-2 it takes 5-10 shallots to peel and chop for every recipe!
Produced very well even with not so great weather. I had plenty of large and midsize bulbs for use in the kitchen, and more than enough small ones to replant for next year. The leaves also make the best green onions!
Best place to buy garlic and shallots.
Just like the picture.
Arrived on time. Sprouted immediately.
Excellent quality. Looking forward to harvest time.
I didn't get them planted in time. They died.
I would buy this again
Love homegrown shallots!
The shallots were nicely packed and arrived when promised. I planted them in October 2022, the recommended planting time here in Oregon. They should be ready by summer 2023. They just started emerging from the ground about 2 weeks ago so it is two early to assess taste or shelf life. I am seeing 100% germination.
Bulbs were in great condition. Cannot wait until spring, harvesting and most of all-cooking with the shallots!
Just planted these today. Can not wait to see them come up in the spring.
The shallots arrived well packaged with my garlic bulb order. Excellent product, easy ordering. 5 star.
I am very excited to grow these Shallots. Upon arrival I inspected them and they can with information and came in little storage bags to keep them in until planting. They look like a quality product, just like everything I purchase from this company :)
Everything we buy at Hudson Valley seed is fantastic ! These shallots are no exception. They are a good size and healthy looking and I'm sure they will produce well in the spring. We love to buy our garden supplies locally so we always support Hudson Valley Seed.