[dig4victory]

I have checked other shallot threads but can't find what I would like to ask.

OK, at the risk of sounding dim - I am hoping that more than one shallot grows from the one shallot bulb planted?  Do they develop in clusters like garlic? Is it one per one like onion sets??

Thanks

[Elcie]

They will grow into a cluster so one bulb creates more than one shallot.  I think 

[DD.]

Yes.

[dig4victory]

Marv - thanks!

[Fisherman]

You should get at least 5 or 6 shallots from each bulb planted. Just grow them and treat them like you would with onion sets. They tend to keep longer than onions and are a little sweeter. They can also be grown as an alternative to spring onions which I prefer.

[cooperman]

shallots like a LONG growing seaon so get em in early - I usually get them in now when the weather has improved a bit - I usually fleece them for the first month....

[Lee1978]

For the last few years i have planted my shallots in cell trays and got them off to a flying start, although there is no need to do this as they can be planted direct into the ground. I have been averaging about 18 to a cluster.
Lee

[Salmo]

No need for fleece = they are tough.

[DD.]

Agree with Salmo, waste of time & fleece!