Growing Shallots, also Eschalots

Allium cepa, aggregatum : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

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			P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Shallots in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

P = Sow seed

Easy to grow. Plant small bulblets, with stem just showing above ground. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 15 - 20 cm apart
Harvest in 12-15 weeks. Keep a few for your next planting.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Lemon Balm, Borage, Carrots, Beets, Silverbeet, Lettuce, Amaranth
Avoid growing close to: Peas, Beans

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07 Sep 12, Dawn (Australia - temperate climate): I have had shallots planted for about 5weeks, one pot has little black/grey bugs all over green stems. Can someone tell me what is happening please. Thanks Dawn
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08 Sep 12, Rachel (Australia - temperate climate): They are probably aphids. I have a few on my garlic & onion crop. If there are not too many, just squash them with your fingers, otherwise use pyrethrum
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08 Sep 12, Dawn (Australia - temperate climate): Thankyou
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26 Feb 12, Rae (Australia - temperate climate): I bought my shallots bulbs last year in Aldi around June/July
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22 Feb 12, Jane (Australia - tropical climate): So, just wondering, do the same rules apply for growing spring onions?
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05 Jun 11, Cecilia (Australia - temperate climate): How can you tell if shallots (bought from a supermarket) have been sprayed to stop sprouting?
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02 Jun 11, arthur (Australia - temperate climate): The shallots perchased from the super market are now 50mm high.These I soaked in water with a litte thrive for a few days before planting. (arthur the mad gardener)
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19 May 11, arthur (Australia - arid climate): I posted this for garlc which has been a geat success.Buy a shallot from the super market,place it in a small con. put in 5mm of water with a little thrive or seasol leave for three or four days.check the base for sign's of roots.If all goes well seperate and plant.I planted mine yesterday.If you wait I will let you know as soon as they show. Athur ( the mad gardner)
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06 Apr 11, Paul Beau (USA - Zone 8b climate): I live in the Tampa Bay (Fla.) area.......Can I plant shallots here & can you give me some help ? I get great morning sun, then good indirect for the rest of the day......Thank You Paul
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23 Jan 11, Tim (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Has anyone experimented with replanting both small and large bulbs from the previous year? There seems to be a difference of opinion on whether it is better to replant the smallest bulbs or the largest bulbs. any thoughts/experience much appreciated! Tim
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