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Time to dig up shallots?
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Posted by spiced_ham z5 NY (My Page) on Thu, Jun 25, 09 at 20:16
| I was under the impression that shallots grew for the whole summer, but some of mine are starting to fall over. I planted them in March, last frost was May 20. Do I dig the ones that fell over or wait a while? I planted my garlic at the same time but it still has green leaves. I thought garlic matured before shallots? |
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RE: Time to dig up shallots?
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This is my first year for shallots, as well. Mine fell over last week. I pulled them at the same time with the yellow granex onions that we grew because both had dropped. Look at the size of the bulbs - heck, my attitiude was that if they are decent pull them and start the drying process. Our shallots were fairly large and well developed and are on the drying screen right now.
I am no pro with shallots, but could see success with what had dropped already, so I pulled 'em.
If I goofed, would love to hear from others!
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RE: Time to dig up shallots?
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I pulled the smallest bunch of shallots in my garden yesterday to check their progress, I think I am going to wait another week or two. Everything I have read states its good idea to wait until about 75% of the leaves have started to die back, to ensure the outside skin has cured which extends their storage time. I have grown shallots for two years an this years bunch is from the seed I saved last year. I planted both my garlic and shallots in the fall, even though winter is pretty rough around here, I mulched well and put them in a raised bed and they are doing well. . .
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