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    Am i too late to plant my shallots ???

  • #2
    Not the spring planting variety..........haven't even seen them in the garden centre yet!
    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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    • #3
      Glad you asked this question as I found three sprouting shallots when I was cooking a couple of days ago.

      Will they grow in a pot and if so should I just put one shallot to each 10 litre pot? Never grown them before - what do they need to be happy?

      Sorry if I am hijacking the thread!
      Happy Gardening,
      Shirley

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      • #4
        Not at all.

        You can either plant them in the ground ( might not doo much as the soil will be cold & wet) or plant them into the 15 cell trays that fit into seedtrays and keep them in a cold greenhouse.
        ntg
        Never be afraid to try something new.
        Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
        A large group of professionals built the Titanic
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        • #5
          Originally posted by shirlthegirl43 View Post
          Glad you asked this question as I found three sprouting shallots when I was cooking a couple of days ago.

          Will they grow in a pot and if so should I just put one shallot to each 10 litre pot? Never grown them before - what do they need to be happy?

          Sorry if I am hijacking the thread!
          I would have thought you could have got away with a 5" - 7" pot. I only use 5 litre ones (9") for growing Chrysanths in!!
          ntg
          Never be afraid to try something new.
          Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
          A large group of professionals built the Titanic
          ==================================================

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          • #6
            Thanks NTG. I use 10 l pots as I get them cheap from Morrisons so have loads spare at the moment.

            Will probably use those but only fill them halfway or so.

            Thanks again.
            Happy Gardening,
            Shirley

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            • #7
              I'd put two per pot & fill them upas they will hold the moisture better
              ntg
              Never be afraid to try something new.
              Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
              A large group of professionals built the Titanic
              ==================================================

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              • #8
                Great - will do - thanks again.
                Happy Gardening,
                Shirley

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by shirlthegirl43 View Post
                  Thanks NTG. I use 10 l pots as I get them cheap from Morrisons so have loads spare at the moment.

                  Will probably use those but only fill them halfway or so.

                  Thanks again.
                  Do you get the 10" pots cheap because you work there or know someone who does? The reason I ask is because I visited Morrisons today and seen they had cut flowers displayed in 10" pots but as far as I could see there weren't any pots for sale?
                  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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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Snadger View Post
                    Do you get the 10" pots cheap because you work there or know someone who does? The reason I ask is because I visited Morrisons today and seen they had cut flowers displayed in 10" pots but as far as I could see there weren't any pots for sale?
                    I just buy them there. Have a friend who works in the store but never thought to ask her if she can get them cheaper!!! They are usually sold in bundles of around 8 for 99p. They are the buckets which the flowers are displayed in.

                    I have heard that Tesco and Asda sell their flower buckets too but the stores near me send the buckets back - I suppose it depends who supplies the flowers. I guess if you ask a member of staff they will be able to let you know if they sell them and if so where they are displayed.

                    Good luck finding them - they are brilliant for doing spuds and things. I grew some carrots in one bucket and we ate them with Christmas dinner - first time I ever grew a carrot!!! Tasty too!
                    Happy Gardening,
                    Shirley

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                    • #11
                      I guess thats what you call having your thread hi jacked . Not one answer to my question !!!

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                      • #12
                        Oh By The Way Thanks . Not!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by nick the grief View Post
                          Not at all.

                          You can either plant them in the ground ( might not doo much as the soil will be cold & wet) or plant them into the 15 cell trays that fit into seedtrays and keep them in a cold greenhouse.
                          Originally posted by woodfettler View Post
                          Oh By The Way Thanks . Not!
                          I refer yuo to my earlier reply
                          ntg
                          Never be afraid to try something new.
                          Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
                          A large group of professionals built the Titanic
                          ==================================================

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by woodfettler View Post
                            I guess thats what you call having your thread hi jacked . Not one answer to my question !!!
                            Mine was the first answer and I answered your question!
                            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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                            • #15
                              Ok but i dont understand why people feel the need to use someone elses thread for idle chit chat

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