RE: shallot seeds

Hi all,
 
  I get confused with the different type of onions offered and their uses.
Can someone briefly tell me what the uses are for shallots, scallions and
these multiplier onion??
 
Thanks,
Beth (MD zone 7)

-----Original Message-----
From: Terra Viva Organics [a*@tvorganics.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 2:24 PM
To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
Subject: 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: Dotti  <s*@rabbit.com.au> Newman 
To: veggie-list@eskimo.com <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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