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Versatile Autumn Planting Collection

Grow Your Own Flavourful Harvests This Autumn!

• Onion 'Akado': Heavy crops of sweet red onions (250g) bring colour and mild flavour to salads and cooking.
• Onion 'Shakespeare': Dependable golden-brown onions (250g) with crisp texture, perfect for storage.
• Shallot ‘Griselle’: Distinctly spicy shallots (250g), ideal for pickling or adding depth to sauces.
• Shallot ‘Longor’: French-style long bulbs (250g), valued by chefs for their shape and delicate taste.
• Garlic 'Germidour': Softneck garlic (2 bulbs), bred in France, thrives in UK gardens and stores well.
• Garlic 'Cledor': Robust bulbs (2 bulbs) with intense flavour; excellent for long-term storage.

Why Choose This Collection?

• Diverse Flavours: Combine sweet, spicy, and robust notes in your home-cooked meals.
• Reliable Overwintering: All varieties are chosen for their hardiness and ability to establish in autumn for early summer harvests.
• Straightforward Care: Simply plant in fertile, free-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water during dry spells and keep weed-free for best results.
• Suits All Gardeners: Whether you’re new to growing or a seasoned allotmenteer, these sets are easy to handle and rewarding to grow.

Planting & Care Guide

• When to Plant: September–December is ideal. Early planting encourages strong root growth before winter.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils (pH 6.5–7.5). Avoid waterlogged sites.
• Sun/Shade: Full sun is best for healthy bulb development.
• Cultivation Tips: Space onions/shallots 10–15cm apart; garlic cloves 15cm apart. Mulch lightly after planting. Remove flower stems from garlic as they appear to boost bulb size.
• Mature Size: Onions/shallots reach 30–40cm tall; garlic forms compact clumps.

Culinary Uses & Companion Planting

• Add freshly harvested onions, shallots, and garlic to roasts, salads, or preserves for unbeatable flavour.
• Pair with carrots, beetroot, or lettuce in the veg patch—these crops share similar soil and light needs.
• Avoid planting near legumes like peas or beans, which may compete for nutrients.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant this collection?
  The ideal window is September through December—plant before heavy frosts set in for strong establishment.
• How long until I can harvest?
  You’ll typically harvest onions, shallots, and garlic from June to July the following year after autumn planting.
• Do these varieties need special care?
  No special care required—just plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water during dry spells and keep beds weed-free for best yields.