tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post7589136352937773452..comments2024-03-26T17:53:49.471+00:00Comments on Mark's Veg Plot: Shallots and GarlicMark Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-55797666280155112462012-03-09T01:53:23.133+00:002012-03-09T01:53:23.133+00:0023 is a brilliant number Mark...It's my lucky ...23 is a brilliant number Mark...It's my lucky number for a start ;)<br /><br />I tried growing garlic because I use so much but they just seem to disappear for some reason. Maybe the possums like fine french dining?<br /><br />Garlic and shallots...Mmmm...roasted with some of your other veg, sound perfect to me. Good Luck :DNeesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-77122584847110148192012-03-08T14:59:44.353+00:002012-03-08T14:59:44.353+00:00In my first year of growing I enjoyed successfully...In my first year of growing I enjoyed successfully growing both onions and shallots, then lack of space limited me to garlic, which did poorly. My mother has given me some elephant garlic which I have transplanted in my new garden. Looking forward to seeing how it does. Looking forward to now being able to once again compare notes with fellow bloggers on growing.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-83019487307303081952012-03-08T12:11:12.446+00:002012-03-08T12:11:12.446+00:00I did shallots last year at 5 per square foot and ...I did shallots last year at 5 per square foot and I'm still using them. Garlic went in for the first time in late fall. I'll be interested to see how we do.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-39810084738927782152012-03-08T12:08:37.148+00:002012-03-08T12:08:37.148+00:00Hope they do well for you. I'm still eating sh...Hope they do well for you. I'm still eating shallots which I grew last year, they did really well. This year I'm having a go at growing onions from seed rather than sets, I hope I don't regret it, but it's fun to try new things out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-42943788975472061012012-03-08T10:15:18.071+00:002012-03-08T10:15:18.071+00:00We had some bad brassica plants from Marshalls ( I...We had some bad brassica plants from Marshalls ( I blogged about it) - we emailed photos and they insisted they were OK. I spoke on the telephone and said after 20+ years of experience growing veg we knew when something wasn't up to standard. Eventually they agreed to reimburse us half the price - they never did though. Pity as we have had some good plants from them in the past!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-53324563817147227862012-03-07T22:58:45.741+00:002012-03-07T22:58:45.741+00:00Oh Mark, you jumped on the bandwagon! teehee :) Sh...Oh Mark, you jumped on the bandwagon! teehee :) Shallots was a nice choice too add as well. I'm with you, they do seem suspiciously easy. However, with all the work the other plants entail, I'd be ok with an easy one :) I hope they grow up nice and big for you! Cheers, JenniRainy Day Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139202327960366363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-46586169217650194772012-03-07T21:57:17.953+00:002012-03-07T21:57:17.953+00:00I am just looking at garlic and shallots myself - ...I am just looking at garlic and shallots myself - as Liz said it's just about garlic planting time here too. I have never tried shallots or onions of any sort so I'm giving them a go. But I'm not too optimistic - for the past two years my garlic has been terrible. Third time lucky. Good luck with yours.veggiegobblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455990251167385168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-4205451678985038992012-03-07T21:38:32.501+00:002012-03-07T21:38:32.501+00:00No. 23 is our favourite number;-). Good Luck with ...No. 23 is our favourite number;-). Good Luck with growing shallot and garlic this year. Hope you have fun. We don't plan on growing them this year as we probably be at another place before we can harvest them.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-17071744250169052252012-03-07T21:15:25.187+00:002012-03-07T21:15:25.187+00:00In my experience both are easy, although I did get...In my experience both are easy, although I did get a lot of black aphids on my garlic last year. We are almost at garlic planting time here too - I usually plant in April, but mine wont be ready until December. For me garlic is almost the most worthwhile crop to grow - I hope your experience with it is good too.Lizhttp://www.suburbantomato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-91805062030213636412012-03-07T20:44:34.225+00:002012-03-07T20:44:34.225+00:00Sounds too easy Mark. My exploits with alliums hav...Sounds too easy Mark. My exploits with alliums have had mixed results but we're growin red and brown onions this year as well as garlic so fingers crossed!Martin and Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156539747964207702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-44383126665251397232012-03-07T20:41:07.288+00:002012-03-07T20:41:07.288+00:00Hope your garlic and shallots do well; two items m...Hope your garlic and shallots do well; two items many seem to grow successfully in the UK. I haven't really tried growing them. Your bulbs in your last post looked really fab, so colourful and cheerful. I really liked your lettuce post - hard to believe you have such great looking lettuces this time of year!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-70503224705084482412012-03-07T20:20:02.437+00:002012-03-07T20:20:02.437+00:00I always plant my garlic and shallots around the f...I always plant my garlic and shallots around the first of October I am very curious how yours do. I hope they do well. I bet think the shallots will be ok.Dusty River Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861491991491825432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-90163639420095698552012-03-07T19:09:30.644+00:002012-03-07T19:09:30.644+00:00I am taking some gardening risk this year too. The...I am taking some gardening risk this year too. The weather is so unpredictable, even when they predict it... I think all gardeners have a suspicious vibe from time to time. I finely posted some pictures from my mini garden on Gardening Notes page, come check it out. I hope some of that will grow...Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-27289204764884338712012-03-07T18:57:07.859+00:002012-03-07T18:57:07.859+00:00Last year Marshalls insisted I email them photos o...Last year Marshalls insisted I email them photos of any bad plants before agreeing to replace them..so much for trust!Green Dragonettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577026799637153889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-51631547059020325532012-03-07T18:47:42.405+00:002012-03-07T18:47:42.405+00:00Last year, because it was so dry my shallots went ...Last year, because it was so dry my shallots went to seed very quickly - I didn't get a single one, so you are right to be suspicious - that said, it is the first time I have had any trouble with them.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-5456851822387333232012-03-07T18:39:17.437+00:002012-03-07T18:39:17.437+00:00I hope they do well - garlic needs a cold spell an...I hope they do well - garlic needs a cold spell anyway - unless the spring planted clovers are different. I've always found T&M good at replacing things - remember my fuzzy nectarineSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com