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Old April 17, 2015   #38
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Originally Posted by greenthumbomaha View Post
My onions are out. I started a batch from seed but bought a pack from Bonnie plants as a backup, and I also planted sets. The Bonnie plants were thick like scallions. My onion seedlings were thin like yours.

My leek seedlings looked much fatter than the Bonnie plants, which are sold in a 4 inch pot , not a bunch.

Next year I'll tackle shallots. If anyone is growing shallots, do share!

- Lisa
I am growing shallots. Unfortunately I can't give any advise though. It's my first year ever trying to grow them. All I did was buy some sets and plant them like onions. Hopefully that will work.
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