I have grown three Alliums still growing at the moment they are over six feet tall,are they freak.
Some can get this tall. This can be completely normal for some cultivars. Many will not, however. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htm
Would like to know how to grow onions and garlic in pots
Sure, you can grow these in container. These two articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/growing-garlic-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/growing-onions-in-container-gardens.htm
How to grow onions in containers
I have answered this on the original question, as this is a duplicate.
I recently acquires ramp bulbs and have planted them in large pots with just the tip showing. I’m in eastern Washington (zone 6) with freezing temps at night (10-25 degrees celsius), often in the 30’s during the day and lots of snow on the ground until April. Since they can’t yet be planted in the ground where would be a good place to put the potted bulbs outdoors? I’ve considered putting them near the house on either the south or west side or will that be too cold. Larry
An article on this website suggests the following: "If you are growing ramps using transplanting, plant bulbs in February or March (as soon as the soil has thawed). Set bulbs 3 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. Water and mulch the bed with 2-3 inches of composted leaves."
They require a moist, shaded growing area and will take 3-5 years to reach harvesting size if you want a perennial patch. Unlike scallions, these can't be harvested quickly as it will effectively kill the plant. You might find this article helpful: https://modernfarmer.com/2016/09/ramps/
Read more at Gardening Know How: Uses For Ramps: How To Grow Wild Leek Ramps In The Garden https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/ramps/grow-wild-leek-ramps.htm
I bought some allium bulbs at he Plant Show in Boston in March this year. I was told to store them in pots in a dark place in the cellar, spritz the soil occasionally to keep them from drying out. I did that. They are growing and are now about 6 inches tall! What do I do -- plant them now or keep them in the cellar until the temperature rises? Not sure what to do, Zone 6 - Marlboough Zella
Bring the allium up to a sunny window, preferably south facing. Water them but don't fertilize yet. There are many types of allium, some spring bloomers and some summer. If you have a summer blooming allium, I would not plant it out in the garden until after your frost free date. Otherwise, start the process of hardening them off so you can plant them soon. When they are in the garden and have started to grow, then you can fertilize them if you wish. Fertilizing too early doesn't give the plant the necessary time to establish a good root system so it can sustain new growth. Below are links to articles on hardening off and allium care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/how-to-harden-off-your-seedlings.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htm
If your allium sends up a flower spike before you plant it, delay planting until after blooming is over.
Hello, Do you think I could force this type of bulb ? Is it one of the plants that should chill ? Thanks for your advice.
Yes. here is info on forcing bulbs.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/chilling-flowering-bulbs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/allium-post-bloom-care.htm
Until this year only bluebells have grown, now an Allium seems to be coming from same source. Is this possible and can I split them for next year? Malcolm Harris.
It is likely that a seed has fallen into the bed. Likely from a bird or rodent. Onions and Bluebell are too far removed from one another on the evolutionary scale to hybridize.
Luckily, onions reproduce by division and by seed, so you will have plenty of opportunity to divide them.
Here is an article for the care of flowering Alliums:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htm