Sunday, April 17, 2011

Planting Shallots

I planted 24 shallot sets this weekend. Many books recommend planting them in the fall, but you can also plant them in the spring for a late summer harvest. They should be planted a inch or two deep and about 6 inches apart. Just make sure that their necks stick out a little bit above the soil line. It's important to keep the shallot rows well weeded. Their shallow roots system doesn't do well with weed competition.
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  1. The Sassy Butterfly's Chaotic MusingsApril 17, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Another goody on my to-do list. I just don't have a good spot here yet..I love cooking with shallots, especially caramelizing them. yum! I hope they grow well for you!

    Hugs,
    ~Wendy

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  2. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I love cooking with shallots too - great to know you can plant them in the spring for a fall harvest! Space is at a premium in our small yard here in Brooklyn, and I'm always looking for things that can handle being planted in containers...any idea if shallots can tolerate it?

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