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Can I plant leftover onion tiddlers?

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Can I plant leftover onion tiddlers?
« on: September 09, 2009, 11:44 »
I have about 100 small onions/shallots that weren't big enough to bother keeping/storing. Can I replant them? Will they do anything or should I just  shut my eyes and chuck them on the compost? Any advice would be appreciated :wacko:
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Re: Can I plant leftover onion tiddlers?
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2009, 11:50 »
These onions wont grow in the cold - you'll need japanese onions for overwintering.
If they are smallies leftover from your crop, try pickling them
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Re: Can I plant leftover onion tiddlers?
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2009, 11:56 »
You can replant the shallots. Not sure about the best time though - guessing - i would think in a couple of months time  :unsure:
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Re: Can I plant leftover onion tiddlers?
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2009, 12:24 »
Onions will just run to seed.

If they were spring planted shallotts, you should wait until spring.
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Re: Can I plant leftover onion tiddlers?
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2009, 13:08 »
Thanks,  advice noted!  Now I just have to make sure I know my onions from my shallots! :ohmy:
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Re: Can I plant leftover onion tiddlers?
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2009, 17:20 »
THIS article might be of use - don't know why they put a photo of a nasturtium in there mind!
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