[BrenSouthYorks]

Hi folks,
I am growing these shallots from seed for the first time. They germinated well but after a few more days when the seedling stretches to the full length they have pretty much all fallen over. They are getting plenty of light and kept in a cool room in the house. Any suggestions as to what might be wrong? Cheers from South Yorks

[Nobbie]

Snap!

Exactly the same issue with these shallots, maybe it's just a feature of the way they grow. I've put mine out in the greenhouse now and I'm sure they'll be fine.

Look familiar

https://i.imgur.com/REnqVMW.jpg

[BrenSouthYorks]

Thanks for your reply.
Yes they look exactly the same.
Fingers crossed they “grow up”

Snap!

Exactly the same issue with these shallots, maybe it's just a feature of the way they grow. I've put mine out in the greenhouse now and I'm sure they'll be fine.

Look familiar

https://i.imgur.com/REnqVMW.jpg

edit to clarify quote

[jambop]

I am growing Zebrune just now and mine are much shorter than those. I think your problem is lack of adequate light being a bit farther north. Once your days lengthen they will be better. I always say starting things of early in the north is a bit of a two way thing yes they are going but in reality there is just not enough light to get them growing naturally.

[BrenSouthYorks]

I am growing Zebrune just now and mine are much shorter than those. I think your problem is lack of adequate light being a bit farther north. Once your days lengthen they will be better. I always say starting things of early in the north is a bit of a two way thing yes they are going but in reality there is just not enough light to get them growing naturally.

Thanks for your comments. I think I will start them again. Fingers crossed all will be better second time around.