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French Grey Shallot Bulbs

French Grey Shallot Bulbs - Allium oschaninii - Griselle

Allium oschaninii
Griselle
  • Hardy to Zone 5
  • Full Sun
  • Germination Tested Not tested
  • 5-20 bulbs per packet
$9.00 CAD
$9.00 CAD
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Expected to restock in Fall 2025.

French Grey Shallots are THE shallot for chefs and foodies. They are smaller in size and don't store as long as other varieties, but they make up for that with an incredibly rich, umami flavour. The shallots are pear-shaped with thick, grayish copper skin and purple and white flesh. They store for about 3-4 months. 

These bulbs will multiply over the winter to create a cluster of 3-12 bulbs. To harvest, pull up clusters when the tops have flopped over or died back. separate the bulbs and lay them out to dry in a shady spot with good airflow to cure. When they are dry (usually after a few weeks), discard any rotten bulbs, and store indoors in a dark and cool location with good airflow. Mesh bags, onions sacks, or paper bags are great.

Plant in fall for early summer harvests, similar to garlic. Appreciates rich soil with lots of compost, and regular watering.

I first received this variety as a gift from Jenelle at Nanoose Creek Farmhouse. All of the bulbs sold this year have been grown by Jenelle in Nanoose, Vancouver Island, BC.

Growing Instructions

Amend the soil with compost in a spot with good drainage. Avoid a weedy spot as alliums aren't very competitive against weeds- or be prepared to weed often!

Plant shallots root side down (pointy side up) 1-2 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. Mulch only lightly or not at all, as these small shallots may have difficulty pushing through thick mulch.

Plant in fall- on the coast usually late October to late November is a good time. In very cold areas, try planting the shallots in spring.

Shipping & Returns

We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, United States for $20, and Internationally for $20*. Live plants, bulbs, and bulbils can only be shipped within Canada.

Any shipping overages will be refunded.

 

Shipping in Canada 

We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order. Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.

 

Shipping to the US

We now require all US shoppers to obtain a Small Lot Seed Permit before purchasing. It's free to apply and you will likely be granted the permit instantly. To apply:

  1. Go to https://efile.aphis.usda.gov/s/
  2. Select PPQ-587 in the dropdown menu and click "Get Started".
  3. Login and follow the instructions to obtain a permit. You may list "Eligible Taxa" instead of listing all the species you'd like to import. 
  4. Once you receive your permit, email us a PDF copy, including the yellow/green coloured labels. Tell us if which USDA station you want us to send the seeds to. If not mentioned we will choose a random one. Also let us know your order number. Our email is grow@cicadaseeds.ca
  5. We are not able to send any pepper or tomato seeds, or any bulbils due to restrictions.

After receiving your documentation, we will follow all requirements for mailing your seeds. We will ship via tracked parcel. Unfortunately we are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs.

 

Shipping Internationally

International orders are usually shipped via untracked packet. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held of confiscated by customs.

International shipping countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/service-alerts.page

Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option. 

 

If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.

*Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars. 

Ecologically Grown

Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

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