Sow and Grow Shallots

Sow and Grow Shallots

Last fall, I started planting Dutch red and yellow shallot bulbs in the fall and the outcome was a big success. Unfortunately, it is hard to find yellow shallots to plant in the fall. Basically, I sow/plant my shallot bulbs with my garlic cloves. I am looking for the temperatures to be round 50℉ or […]

Harvest and Store Shallots

Harvest and Store Shallots

Mid to late summer seems to be the key harvesting time for shallots in Pittsburgh PA. Harvesting Tips:  1) Harvest shallots when the shallot greens start to turn brown on the tips and the green flip over.  2) Loosen the soil all around the shallot bulbs but be careful not to damage them and scoop […]

General Gardening Outdoor Grow Room

Ideas for the Fall

Here are some things to consider for the fall: Plant shallots:  I purchased and received my organic shallots bulbs from Grow Organic.  I got one pound of Dutch Yellow and one pound of French Red shallots.  This is the first year that I am starting them in the fall like I do my garlic.  While […]