[dmg]

I found these 2 garlic plants hidden amongst the shallots when I was lifting them. There seems to be another bulb forming a couple of inches above the main bulb. Is this the case and why does it do it?

Thanks,
Dmg

[The Golden Heap]

Think they are bulbils or something similar I have a few like it!

[mumofstig]

yes, they do make bulbils sometimes, some more pics here
http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=107633.msg1209768#msg1209768

[gavinjconway]

All edible.... just a variation of nature...