I have just found some onion sets and shallots in the shed..

loubylou29 · « **on:** June 13, 2007, 13:01 »

I have just found some onion sets and shallots in the shed.. they seem reasonably firm, some have green shoots coming from the top, Am I wasting my time trying to plant them out? would they still grow but just be late cropping?

Many thanks
Lucyx

WG. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2007, 13:19 »

Plant them & eat the tops. You won't get a worthwhile bulb but the sets won't last until next year.

DD. · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2007, 13:20 »

Stuff 'em in. You'll get something, even if it's a bit small. You can't leave them 'till next year!!

Stevens706 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2007, 12:37 »

Hi Lucy

We didnâ€™t get back from holiday last year until 9th June so planted both my onions and shallots after that. The onions were small but ok and lasted till about a month ago and the shallots were big enough to pickle, so go for it

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I have just found some onion sets and shallots in the shed..

WG.