On Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:51:22 -0000, "Bob Hobden"
wrote:

Anyone else having the same problem this year, some of our shallots are
sprouting already. Much too early to plant out so I've planted them in cell
trays in the greenhouse (min 50°F) and they can carry on growing.
Must get the name again, they came from France and are the little ones the
posh chefs prefer. Also got some long ones too but they are still dormant as
are most of our Jermor.

-- Regards
Bob Hobden
Posting to this Newsgroup
from the W.of London. UK

Bob, I remember Arthur Billitt saying, many years ago, that shallots
should be planted on the shortest day and harvested on the longest
day. I did that for many years. Don't grow shallots any more.

Pam in Bristol