{"product_id":"ga-echalote-parade-bunching-onion-bio","title":"Organic 'Parade Bunching Onion' Shallot","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eOrganic 'Parade Bunching Onion' shallot (Allium fistulosum) from the seed company Gaia, an onion with straight, uniform stems and very productive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eThe 'Parade Bunching' shallot is a heritage variety selected for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"232\"\u003esweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eperfectly upright growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"304\"\u003euniform, bulbless stems\u003c\/strong\u003e , making harvesting and cleaning very easy. With vigorous, dark green tops and good intermediate resistance to \u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"459\"\u003ebasal rot\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"483\"\u003epink root rot\u003c\/strong\u003e , it is an excellent choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers. Developed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eBejo Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e , it produces well-formed clumps ideal for shallot bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Brassicaceae, Tomato, Lettuce, Beetroot, Spinach, Chamomile, Rose, Strawberry, Summer savory\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Beans, Peas, Sage, Asparagus, Leeks, Garlic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Upright clump, stems without bulbs\u003cbr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"984\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 45 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 100 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Uniform stems without bulbs, upright growth habit, mild flavor, intermediate resistance to PR and pink root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Glossy dark green\u003cbr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Soft, crunchy, aromatic \u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -12°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eDeer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e Sow directly outdoors or start \u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eindoors 6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out. 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