blue2
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shallots

I live detroit and which is zone 5. I want to know can I grow shallots ? can someone tell when to plant. and were can I buy the seed from in michigan? thanks

Newt
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Joined: Tue May 25, 2004 10:44 pm
Location: Maryland zone 7

Hi Blue,

Shallots aka Allium cepa L. (Aggregatum group).
Plant bulbs 1" to 2" deep in fall or spring. Here's more growing info.
https://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene83de.html

You can search this site for seeds or starts by state or plant material. It has references for mail order nurseries.
https://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/

Newt



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