Eschallots Grise in Sainsbury's - Can You Plant Them?

[VirginVegGrower]

Quick question, noticed these yesterday and fancy planting some but would they grow or do I need to buy proper sets from the greedy seedies?

Thanks in advance!

[veggiechicken]

I tried growing supermarket banana shallots once and nothing happened. I don't know anything about Eschallots Grise........

[lottie dolly]

they will only go to seed,not split,i tried it myself 3 years ago,you could plant a couple for the seed heads,and grow some the year after,i believe there is a thread in existance about this somewhere on here,

[veggiechicken]

'ere ya go!! http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ots_65207.html
and here http://www.ukshallot.com/echalion.html

[VirginVegGrower]

Ooh thanks girls. Damn I was hoping it might work, but I suppose seed is at least something.

[rustylady]

Well T & M are selling sets at £7.99 for approx 20 sets Shallot 'Eschalote Grise' (Autumn Planting) - Onion, Shallot & Garlic Sets - Thompson & Morgan

So you've nothing to lose by buying from Sainsbugs and trying it.

[VirginVegGrower]

They were about £2 for a sizeable bag. Reckon it's worth a crack. Thanks RL

[veggiechicken]

From what I've read, they're treated with a growth inhibitor. If we could work out a way of removing this...........? Would a good scrub do it or a soak in some solution or other? Any ideas??/

[VirginVegGrower]

From what I've read, they're treated with a growth inhibitor. If we could work out a way of removing this...........? Would a good scrub do it or a soak in some solution or other? Any ideas??/

Me? None! That's why I was asking. I saw them, fancied growing some, but didn't know, so thought I'd ask those who do. Would AP know?

[veggiechicken]

Found this which is a bit alarming! Maleic Hydrazide, Plant Growth Regulator, Maleic Hydrazide suppliers
I don't like the thought of growth inhibitors being routinely sprayed on onions and potatoes while they're growing. I'm short enough as it is
Seriously, maybe if you could find organic shallots you might have a chance but otherwise.........

[rustylady]

I still think it's worth a try. Maybe soak them overnight in cold water and then rinse. That won't do them any harm anyway.

[Snadger]

Funny that................I've just been stringing the ones I've grown this evening for storage................

BUT YOU AIN'T GETTING ANY!!!!!!!!!!!

[VirginVegGrower]

Were they supermarket ones Snadger?

[lottie dolly]

Found this which is a bit alarming! Maleic Hydrazide, Plant Growth Regulator, Maleic Hydrazide suppliers
I don't like the thought of growth inhibitors being routinely sprayed on onions and potatoes while they're growing. I'm short enough as it is
Seriously, maybe if you could find organic shallots you might have a chance but otherwise.........

another reason for growing your own,short ner,am only 5 ,2in,and are petite,

[veggiechicken]

another reason for growing your own,short ner,am only 5 ,2in,and are petite,

Same as me, Lottie - every inch is important