[Missy1970]

Evening all

I went over the allotment last night and noticed all my shallots which looked lovely the other day started to look yellow and the leaves have all started to droop?

Any any ideas what could be wrong

Thanks
Missy

[Bram]

possibly onion fly , or even eel worms, check for chemical control!

[flitwickone]

do they need a feed and has it been hot and dry on your allotment as it has been on mine   mine are ok but ive noticed that the garlic next door had the odd yellow leaf but have watered and fed them and they have perkrd up
will keep fingers crossed for you

[Missy1970]

Hi

Thanks for both your replies fingers crossed its nothing more than the need of a good feed - which prompts questions (Sorry) what is best to feed them?

Thanks
Missey

[penance]

If they are just a bit under the weather i would give them a small dose of a balanced liquid feed.
My choice is liquid growmore but if you are organic look elsewhere

[flitwickone]

i agree growmore is good i dosed mine with BFB

[SUTTY1]

mine like thar last month,  added BFB and much better now

[cooperman]

in prolonged dry spells shallots and onions need a drink!  Only cut out any watering when they are on their way to maturing!

I have watered my shallots & onions a couple of times in the last month as the total lack of any prolonged rain showers has meant this is necessary...  also gave them a feed as well....
In actual fact they look the best theyve ever been!!

cheers

[Salmo]

I think it is probably just lack of water but a liquid feed with something like tomatorite with high potash will do no harm. It is noticable that those planted before Christmas are OK but those not planted until late Febuary are suffering. Presumably their root system is not so good.

[m1ckz]

what about the nettle tea for onions,and can u put it on the leaves of plants too,or just the roots