Saturday, 16 May 2009 09:46
The Plant Lady
- Soil Requirements for Shallots:
- pH: although they are very tolerant, and can grow in 5.0-7.0 soils, they prefer 6.0-6.8
- fertile soil
- well-drained
- looser soil equals bigger shallots
- use fully broken down compost, from either animal or vegatable sources, but no cedar or redwood
- shallots need ample phosphorus
- Pests:
- gophers love shallots
- prevention:
- wire traps or chicken wire under the bed
- Propagation of Shallots:
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