Growing Shallots, also Eschalots

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17 Jan 10 Wendy (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Mine grew like the clappers (planted autumn, in Tasmania, treated exactly like garlic which thrives here) but each one threw up a tough flower stalk and didn't form bulbs - now I know why - apparently they only form bulbs above 21 degrees C. May try spring planting next time so they will grow through the warmer weather.
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02 Sep 10 Cygnetian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Yes, the planting times above are not right for Tasmania . Shallots should be planted in spring in Tassie (as per packet instructions on purchased seed shallots).
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02 Sep 10 Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
The planting dates are intended as a guide - local conditions may affect your planting times.
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