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- Q.How, When And How Much Shallot Greens Can I Harvest? - hi! How should I harvest shallot greens? they are popping up despite very cold may here in june: how much ...
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Asked by
thezef on
June 17, 2020
04401Q.How, When And How Much Shallot Greens Can I Harvest?
hi! How should I harvest shallot greens? they are popping up despite very cold may here in june: how much can I cut off? down to near ground level? when (how early in year, how late) can I harvest greens? should I leave a certain portion uncut? thanks a million!
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You should strive to cut no more than 1/3 of the leaves from an individual bulb at one time. This way the plant has enough leaves to collect light.
Usually, you can start around the 30 day mark.
Here is an article for more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/harvest-a-shallot-plant.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
June 21, 2020Q.Dutch Red Shallots’ growth habit
Dear GKH, I planted 100 cloves on 2/9. All came up, and have been looking quite hardy. I pulled a couple rows on 6/21. Most are not market size. Do the cloves continue to grow larger all the way to late summer ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.When planted in fall or early spring, they should be ready for harvest in mid summer or in about 90 days.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/harvest-a-shallot-plant.htm
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July 6, 2021Q.Trouble With Shallots!!
Hi, I cannot get my shallots to grow to any size (onions are great) They look good until about now but then the tops die off where as my neighbours are still strong and healthy-they were planted about the same time. I have a lot of trouble with Mildew over here in Brittany and the soil tends to be on the acid side;someone suggested a good dose of lime. Many thanks
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It would help to amend your soil with compost. Also, they tolerate pH in a range from 5 to 7, so your acidic soil should be perfect.
Here are some articles that should help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/tips-for-growing-shallots.htm
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Anonymous on
July 6, 2021Q.How Can I Be Sure It’s A Shallot?
I put some sprouting shallots in my garden. However, I planted the shallots deeper than commonly suggested. When I dug them up, the shape and smell is accurate. Is this common?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Looks right to me! Just peel the outer skin before using. Here is an article that will help you to grow shallots:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/tips-for-growing-shallots.htm
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