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    Sorry to be a nuisance and I'm sure it's because I'm pretty useless at the Search thread and although I tried, it gave me too many threads to search through. So - I have bought some banana shallots and I'm not sure how far apart and how deep to plant them. Would you help me please?
    Granny on the Game in Sheffield

  • #2
    Why are you planting them? True Banana shallots are usually grown from seed and are eaten whole.

    Unless you are just weird in which case - as you were.


    ETA: where did you get these from and do you know the variety?
    Last edited by zazen999; 10-09-2011, 07:03 PM.

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    • #3
      I'm glad you were around Zaz. When I saw them in Wilkinsons the alarm bells did start to ring (in my head, not in Wilkinsons) because I thought I'd seen it somewhere that they grow from seed. These are a pack of 10, quite large, just labelled "Banana Shallots" and look just like, well, banana shallots. There are no growing instructions, except "plant September/October". Have I been conned? I'm not eating them, they were £2 for 10. I'll take them back first. You already know that I'm a bit weird anyway.
      Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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      • #4
        Wilkinsons are selling banana shallot sets. Like Flo, I wouldn't have known they can only be grown from seed. So what are these sets then?

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        • #5
          I've tried to grow them from Aldi eating banana shallots: they didn't do nuffin
          All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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          • #6
            Something I thought was too good to be true - wasn't. If I wasn't so rubbish at searching I'm sure I would find a quote on here somewhere about 1 banana shallot seed = 1 banana shallot unless I've had a dream about it. I feel a bit of a complaint coming on directed at Wilkinsons.
            Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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            • #7
              I think if you planted them one of 3 things might happen.

              a - they might not actually be a 'true' banana shallot, just a banana shaped shallot, so might grow and split like you'd expect. The way to tell is - do any of them feel as if they are starting to split into 'cloves' - if so, then they might just be labelled 'banana shallot' to attract high class customers to try growing a bag [see what I did there?].
              b - they might grow a flower and give you seeds
              c - they might do nowt

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              • #8
                Theoretically any allium that can be grown from seed can also be grown from a set.

                I always grow banana shallots from seed,(have lots drying off at the mo) but purely because I didn't know sets were available?
                A 'set' of any allium relies on the fact that alliums are biennials. If seeds are sown in close proximity this will limit the plants size in the first year and create a set. The set can then be planted the second year and attain a decent size before running to seed.

                The key word here is 'theoretically'!
                Last edited by Snadger; 10-09-2011, 08:16 PM. Reason: Spelling!
                My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

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                • #9
                  I thought this was a shallot though - which would be expected to split - rather than a set which is just an immature allium that will be replanted to grow over the winter.

                  Even my potato onions can be found starting to separate at this time of year [and they aren't planted out yet] so a little feel might put Flo's mind at rest.

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                  • #10
                    I would plant them Flo,my local branch had run out so looked on tinternet tother day ..........

                    Taylors Allium cepa "Vigamoor" (French Banana Shallot Onion) Sets x 10 [TAYLOVP380] | Capital Gardens
                    Last edited by bearded bloke; 10-09-2011, 08:40 PM.
                    He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                    Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                    • #11
                      They had sold out at Wilkos when I was there last, or I would've got that set too. I got some garlic there though as they were reasonably priced... Got some other garlic from elsewhere too, in case it's not so good. We can test'em together Flo!
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Snadger View Post
                        Theoretically any allium that can be grown from seed can also be grown from a set.
                        Correct and they should be virtual clones of the parent plant as this is a form of vegetative reproduction.

                        As far as culinary shallots bought from a supermarket are concerned, if they do not grow when planted, the probability is that they have been treated with a growth inhibitor to stop them throwing shoots and spoiling their look on the shelf. As an exhibitor, I'm always on the lookout for good quality well shaped veg that can be grown for the showbench and once bought some superb shallots on a rope from Costco. Not a one grew anything more than a tiny green shoot. We don't know what we are eating from the supermarket shelves.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
                          I've tried to grow them from Aldi eating banana shallots: they didn't do nuffin
                          Tut tut Two sheds, double negative. I thought better from you.
                          Sometimes you just have to scratch that itch and get dirt under your finger nails.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Dead Dogs View Post
                            Tut tut Two sheds, double negative. I thought better from you.
                            Tsk, you just didnae no know what she meant

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                            • #15
                              The "sets" are about 3" long banana shaped, about an inch diameter thick. Looks like I should give them a try then? So back to my original question which was how deep and how far apart please?
                              Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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