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To: Diana in Wisconsin; MomwithHope; FRiends

Ok, all, I’m looking for more info.

I opened the fridge vegetable drawer to pull out some shallots from the grocery store. One has clearly sprouted, at least an inch of more of beautiful green sprouts. Can I plant this in the fall and hope to get some shallots next spring? Just plant for the sprouts? Ideas and suggestions welcomed!


517 posted on 07/19/2025 7:44:58 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: FamiliarFace

Throw it in the dirt, see what happens. Or mince and use the greens as a garnish (or as you would Chives) and chop up and use the Shallot now, if it’s not gone to mush.

Shallots don’t need refrigeration. They like 65 degrees and dry - usually a basket on the kitchen countertop is just fine. The humidity in the fridge is not their friend! Same goes for onions and garlic.

I store sweet and Vadalia and red onions and shallots/garlic in an open basket on a shelf in my pantry. Taters (sweet and baking) are stored that way too, in their own basket.


518 posted on 07/19/2025 7:59:00 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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