Help with shallots please.

[niadan]

I just pulled some shallots today and noticed little clusters of what look like eggs, larvae in the soil. They were planed in pots. The shallots look o.k albeit a bit small. I don't notice any mould on the bulbs. Are they safe to eat and is this normal? First time gardner too so any advice is much appreciated.

[Two_Sheds]

could be Vine Weevil, could be slugs/snail eggs.

[Two_Sheds]

Are they safe to eat

... yep

[shirlthegirl43]

I found ants and their eggs in the bottom of one of my clusters of shallots. Could it have been those?

I gave the bunch a few taps against the wooden edging on my raised bed then left them for 5 mins for the ants to clear out. No damage to the shallots.

[pjh75]

Mine had woodlice clambering all over them but they didn't do any damage... just tapped the bulbs and they fell off.

[borage]

Mine attracted baby slugs but they seem okay and are drying nicely

[seasprout]

Sounds like snail eggs. Leave em for the Birds.

[niadan]

Thanks all for the reassurance. It's all a great new adventure.