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Rocky1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Posts: 13 Location: Dublin
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 12:18 pm Post subject: Shallots |
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Hi all
My shallots are starting to produce flower heads. WHAT DO I DO? chop them off or leave them alone?
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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 2173 Location: West of Ireland
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Rocky1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 7:27 am Post subject: |
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Hi James
thanks for that, although i don't think i would ever be able to keep track of which ones flowered. thanks for the info |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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the ones that flower will remain small the others will swell. In any cluster it is very rare for all the shallots to bolt usually only one or two.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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