Shallots and Garlic

[Mudandspud]

Hi all....
Im about to plant shallots and garlic. Do I need to cover them with something to protect from birds? Netting or some sort? what do you suggest. Also, what about frost?

[rustylady]

Netting might be advisable if you have inquisitive birds - they sometimes pull them out before they have had a chance to form good roots.

They don't need any frost protection though.

[Mudandspud]

Netting might be advisable if you have inquisitive birds - they sometimes pull them out before they have had a chance to form good roots.

They don't need any frost protection though.

Thank you rustylady

[Bigmallly]

If you net them, don't worry if you see some lying on the soil as they can tend to push themselves out.

[Bill HH]

I always plant a few spares at the end of the row so if any dont take you can transplant a growing spare. I hate gaps in rows it drives me mad.

[Bigmallly]

More mature gentleman on next plot to me............used to do exactly the same Bill. Wonder if you are related.

[Bill HH]

If he was distinguished looking and in physicaly perfect shape, then i doubt it lol.

[Mudandspud]

If you net them, don't worry if you see some lying on the soil as they can tend to push themselves out.

ok, many thx

[Mudandspud]

I always plant a few spares at the end of the row so if any dont take you can transplant a growing spare. I hate gaps in rows it drives me mad.

Thats a good idea. A gap would annoy me too! OCD...