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shallots
ann millington
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in Fruit & veg
My order duly arrived from the (well known) supplier, but far too early to plant them out given the frost we are experiencing now, and maybe for a while yet. I e-mailed the supplier for advice, but have had no reply. I am concerned that the shallots will start to form shoots, like onions do left in the vegetable rack. How do I keep them in good condition? Can I plant them in modules in the greenhouse, or should I put them in the shed ( with Poppy the Tortoise) until it gets warmer?Can someone advise me please? I have only ever grown garlic before and the weather was clement upon their arrival.
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plant them in large module trays (3 inch square should do) and get them in the greenhouse, that way they can start growing and then you can transplant them in a couple of weeks.
on the plus side this also makes it more difficult for the blackbirds to pull them out of the ground
thankyou Treehugger,duly planted