Re: shallot seeds

Hi Dotti,
 
I grew Ambition shallots here in Vancouver (the seed was from Territorial) and it was the best crop of any type of onion I ever had!  I often have trouble keeping onion seed going but this variety was really hardy and refused to die.
 
I planted them in February, indoors, and grew them under lights until early April (our last frost is about April 15).  Planted them outdoors, kept them well watered and weeded and they grew really well.  Most of the shallot bulbs were the size of elephant garlic cloves and that was just from growing organically.  No chemical fertilizers, just some composted manure early in the season.
 
It was so easy, I guess the only thing preventing people from using seed is starting it early enough.
 
Arzeena
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----- Original Message -----
From: s*@rabbit.com.au
To: v*@eskimo.com
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 5:26 AM
Subject: shallot seeds

Could somebody please tell me if they have been sucessful growing shallots (not spring onions) from seeds. I am able to buy the bulbs but they are very expensive.
I used to pickle the onions eons ago and would like to accomplish the whole kit'n'caboodle myself. I would appreciate your help.
Thanks
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