Autumn Planting. Often referred to as 'bananashallots by chefs and foodies, Jermor is from French production of Jersey 'half longtype shallots with long, rather than round bulbs. Highly rated for their flavour and increasingly sought after for gourmet recipes due to their superb sweet taste. The shiny copper-skinned bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh make Jermor a favourite with exhibitors. Good storage potential