Supermarket Shallots

[Jonnyt]

If I were to plant a supermarket shallot would it grow and split to provide multiple shallots?

The reason I ask is the the seeds at the a Garden Centre look identical in size to the supermarket varieties unlike onions


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[Aberdeenplotter]

the simple answer is maybe. Some shallots are treated to stop them sprouting on the shelf so they will not grow if planted

[Sheneval]

Don't know about shallots but Morrisons don't treat their potatoes to stop them sprouting - one of my fellow plot holders uses them - he had a fair crop of potatoes last year.

[veggiechicken]

I grew a bag of round shallots from a supermarket last year, also some Thai shallots from the same store.
Don't try Banana shallots though - they won't grow

[Jonnyt]

It's banana shallots I have, why are they different?


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[veggiechicken]

They are grown from seed each year and don't split into multiple bulbs. Try reading this if you have an hour to spare (most of it is off on a Tangent!!) http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ots_65207.html

and this one http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...hem_68295.html

[Jonnyt]

The sets I looked at were for banana shallots!


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[rustylady]

Were they these Jonny? Buy banana shallot sets (shallot 'Longor') from our Vegetables range - Tesco.com

I'm not sure that these are true banana shallots though - as said previously true banana shallots are grown from seed.

[Jonnyt]

It says echalion shallots on the packet, are they the same thing?


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[rustylady]

No idea Jonny. Do you have a photo of the packet? Are they shallots for eating, or shallot sets?

This is all I can find about echalion shallots UK SHALLOTS | For professional and passionate cooks | Echalion shallots

[veggiechicken]

It says echalion shallots on the packet, are they the same thing?

They'll be these - I think!! http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...hem_68295.html

[mortartube]

Hi everyone. I have just joined. I wanted to add to this thread, that if you do want to try planting shop bought shallots, Tesco have theirs on offer at the moment. I will use some of my saved ones and a bag of these. Tesco Shallot Onions 300G - Groceries - Tesco Groceries

[sammy_roser]

Awww I'm growing banana shallots from seed and thought they would multiply! Will have to pick up some shallot sets as well.