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    Hello
    I tried shallots this year instead of onions.
    I note that quite a few are bolting like the onions often did.
    Is this normal ?
    I assume the bolted ones will be rubbish.
    Should I cut the heads off, will that improve them ?
    Despondent, Jimmy.
    Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

  • #2
    Aww... don't be sad!

    On our site lots of onions are bolting already so I don't think its anything you've done.
    Start using those ones because they won't store well but they should still be fine to eat.

    If too many bolt for you to use right away, slice them and freeze on a tray then scrape them into a freezer bag. They'll be good for months that way.

    And yes, whip the flower stalks off.
    Last edited by muddled; 14-06-2016, 06:11 PM.
    http://goneplotterin.blogspot.co.uk/

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    • #3
      Karma Jimmy.....

      You should have planted flowers with them.

      .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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      • #4
        OK I will get my deflowering scissors out and run amok.
        Pesky flowers, Ill teach em!
        Jimmy.
        Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

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        • #5
          You may get one shallot in the "bunch" that will bolt. However, the others will be fine to store. If you do snip off the flowers then tie wool or string around the stalk that is left so that when you dig them up you will know which ones should be eaten first and which can be pickled/stored.

          You should have plenty to look forward to.

          Best wishes

          Bill

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          • #6
            Thanks for the replies.
            Will mark the ones with the snip!
            Jimmy
            Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by KevinM67 View Post
              Karma Jimmy.....

              You should have planted flowers with them.

              What ?? You mean like companion planting? Nasturtiums & marigolds
              Explain yourself young man


              I've started using some of my red onions because they are bolting ( and they have marigolds planted with them )

              Sorry to hijack your thread Jimmy

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Small pumpkin View Post
                What ?? You mean like companion planting? Nasturtiums & marigolds
                Explain yourself young man


                I've started using some of my red onions because they are bolting ( and they have marigolds planted with them )

                Sorry to hijack your thread Jimmy
                Nope, it was a bit acerbic on my part (which may result in me receiving a good doze of karma-related hell in return).

                A while back Jimmy posted one of the funniest threads I've read on here - associating flowers as just being weeds.

                I don't know if he was trolling or being serious at the time - but funny though.
                Last edited by KevinM67; 15-06-2016, 12:28 PM. Reason: The usual
                .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by KevinM67 View Post
                  A while back Jimmy posted one of the funniest threads I've read on here - associating flowers as just being weeds.
                  See recent post on flowers
                  http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...eed_90174.html

                  I should point out I am not against flowers, just flowers for no reason.

                  Runner bean flower -- reason.
                  Courgette flower -- reason.
                  Pansies -- no reason apart from compost.
                  Roses -- no reason , well perhaps rose hips.
                  Foxglove -- no reason, well I suppose a poison potion might be a reason.
                  etc.

                  Jimmy
                  Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

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                  • #10
                    Jimmy, I'm sort of with you on this one.

                    I've never been a great fan of flowers - colourful, yes but I find them a bit 'twee' does that make sense ?
                    .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

                    My Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnC..._as=subscriber

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                    • #11
                      Perfect sense, non-edibles.
                      Jimmy
                      Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

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                      • #12
                        I used to be like you two boys and didn't see the point to flowers. But it turns out the old lady gene has started to kick in and now I like some flowers . still prefer the useful ones like edibles, wild ( feeds the bees that pollinat the veggies we grow ).

                        I hate roses and always will.....they bite

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                        • #13
                          Jimmy, you can eat pansies - and they have faces that make you smile

                          Growing Edible Flowers in Your Garden (National Gardening Association)

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                            Jimmy, you can eat pansies - and they have faces that make you smile

                            Growing Edible Flowers in Your Garden (National Gardening Association)
                            Yes you are probably right.
                            You should ignore curmudgeonly old gits like me.
                            Anyway the click of the burners gets louder every day ....
                            Jimmy
                            Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

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                            • #15
                              Usually agree with the no flowers but we have some waste ground over the back which attracts some local "herbal" types. Have planted a "Rambling Rector" rose, which has white flowers, came from the local bee society so is wildlife friendly and is THE most ferocious plant I have ever come across (I have had to be untangled from it an a couple of occasions whilst weeding / tying in / pruning).

                              We now have pretty, wildlife friendly, razor wire.......

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