I planted a few Red Thai shallots about 3 years ago, they haven't done very well with me, I have two surviving bulbs. One is a split from the other but they look separate, more like a potato onion rather than two splits in the same wrapper. I haven't even harvested one to eat!
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Nice thinking, I will try.
I usually snip before flowers open with leeks, these are already half open, do you think it will still work? Although I'm sure I read some of the pot leek growers shave the flower heads after they have set seed.
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No luck producing pips, but both little shallots look nice and plump - maybe next year will be their one to shine!
One day I may even eat one
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Lol, a nice thought but I'm not going to hold my breath.
They survived in the greenhouse last year so possibly the same although it was a mild winter. I'll pot them up individually and leave them out there, then they can decided if and when they want to grow! If we get a cold snap I can cover them with fleece/bring them in the house for a bit - just have to remember them! Or perhaps they would be best planted in the spring?
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Not the pale pink jobbies I tried to grow. These are very dark pink and look lush. Glad they are working out and quite possibly adjusting to different growing conditions. Definitely strong enough to withstand being stored over winter. If they flower next year and cross with your potato onions - pink hardy shallots could be on the horizon in just a couple of years. I love seeing potential
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