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  • Eschallots Grise in Sainsbury's - Can You Plant Them?

    Quick question, noticed these yesterday and fancy planting some but would they grow or do I need to buy proper sets from the greedy seedies?

    Thanks in advance!
    Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

    Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

  • #2
    I tried growing supermarket banana shallots once and nothing happened. I don't know anything about Eschallots Grise........

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    • #3
      they will only go to seed,not split,i tried it myself 3 years ago,you could plant a couple for the seed heads,and grow some the year after,i believe there is a thread in existance about this somewhere on here,
      sigpicAnother nutter ,wife,mother, nan and nanan,love my growing places,seed collection and sharing,also one of these

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      • #4
        'ere ya go!! http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ots_65207.html
        and here http://www.ukshallot.com/echalion.html
        Last edited by veggiechicken; 11-10-2012, 03:30 PM.

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        • #5
          Ooh thanks girls. Damn I was hoping it might work, but I suppose seed is at least something.
          Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

          Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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          • #6
            Well T & M are selling sets at £7.99 for approx 20 sets Shallot 'Eschalote Grise' (Autumn Planting) - Onion, Shallot & Garlic Sets - Thompson & Morgan

            So you've nothing to lose by buying from Sainsbugs and trying it.

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            • #7
              They were about £2 for a sizeable bag. Reckon it's worth a crack. Thanks RL
              Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

              Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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              • #8
                From what I've read, they're treated with a growth inhibitor. If we could work out a way of removing this...........? Would a good scrub do it or a soak in some solution or other? Any ideas??/

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                  From what I've read, they're treated with a growth inhibitor. If we could work out a way of removing this...........? Would a good scrub do it or a soak in some solution or other? Any ideas??/
                  Me? None! That's why I was asking. I saw them, fancied growing some, but didn't know, so thought I'd ask those who do. Would AP know?
                  Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                  Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                  • #10
                    Found this which is a bit alarming! Maleic Hydrazide, Plant Growth Regulator, Maleic Hydrazide suppliers
                    I don't like the thought of growth inhibitors being routinely sprayed on onions and potatoes while they're growing. I'm short enough as it is
                    Seriously, maybe if you could find organic shallots you might have a chance but otherwise.........

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                    • #11
                      I still think it's worth a try. Maybe soak them overnight in cold water and then rinse. That won't do them any harm anyway.

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                      • #12
                        Funny that................I've just been stringing the ones I've grown this evening for storage................

                        BUT YOU AIN'T GETTING ANY!!!!!!!!!!!
                        My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                        to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                        Diversify & prosper


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                        • #13
                          Were they supermarket ones Snadger?
                          Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                          Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                            Found this which is a bit alarming! Maleic Hydrazide, Plant Growth Regulator, Maleic Hydrazide suppliers
                            I don't like the thought of growth inhibitors being routinely sprayed on onions and potatoes while they're growing. I'm short enough as it is
                            Seriously, maybe if you could find organic shallots you might have a chance but otherwise.........
                            another reason for growing your own,short ner,am only 5 ,2in,and are petite,
                            sigpicAnother nutter ,wife,mother, nan and nanan,love my growing places,seed collection and sharing,also one of these

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by lottie dolly View Post
                              another reason for growing your own,short ner,am only 5 ,2in,and are petite,
                              Same as me, Lottie - every inch is important

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