Shallot Harvest 2024

[@shirleyk623]

Your garden is looking great. Wonderful harvest of shallots. I've never grown them before but I just might give them a try. Thanks for sharing your garden with us. Have a great week.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. They have been very easy for us to grow. Give them a try next spring. Thanks for watching.

[@mjay4700]

Nice looking crop of roots! Yep it does take quite a while to fully dry and cure those babies until the husks dry/firm up and the moisture content reaches optimal storage levels. I use my soil screener to dry things in the shade - a simple 3ft square wood frame made with 2x4 and then stapled 1/4" hardware cloth to the bottom. Keeps the air circulating and I haven't seen any issues with mold. This usually takes about 3-4 weeks to dry, then they get clipped leaving about 2" of stem, roots removed/cleaned and then they sit in cardboard trays for maybe another 2-3 weeks, then stored away. * I should add that I grow only hardneck 'Music' variety.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I leave them on the porch until dry enough to bundle and hang in the garage a couple weeks. As you know storage life is dependent on getting the moisture from the center. Thanks for watching.

[@_FMK]

What a beautiful garden! 🤗🌿💚🌿 Best!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. Its a great way to have fresh organic veggies. Thanks for watching.

[@charleshenry5139]

Boy the garden looks great! The shallots WoW that’s a lot good job,. I’m glad your bean plants are coming back. I take it no more problems with the woodchuck? They are very destructive and I don’t like them around my garden either. Hope things keep going well for you. Take Care! Chuck Henry.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. Woodchuck was taken care of, I hope there aren't any more. Can't believe how the plants recovered after being half eaten. Thanks for watching.

[@casycasy5199]

looks amazing

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They are so good. Thanks for watching.

[@Hog-g2z]

Great harvest, well worth the effort that you put into your garden,🪴, I have purchased a new toy , but for some unknown reason the moles do not like it, 😂,, 😱☠️🧨, and my HOG is now on the road, just waiting for license plate, And getting better on my zero turn lawnmower, touchwood, no more instances with a trip into the river , Keep up the great work stay safe. I hope you’re both keeping well., France.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Glad you have the moles under control. Keep the shiny side up on that new mower.

[@spyk1486]

I have never grown shallots, but have had my share of squash borers. We took them out of the vines and sprayed. Always fighting them.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Shallots have a very mild onion type flavor. Much easier on the digestive system. Never had the borers go after cukes before. Luckily we had several zucchini before the plaants were hit. Thanks for watching.

[@Blueshirt38]

That picking basket is a great idea. I may end up making something just like that so I don't end up walking around with a bunch of veggies in my hat or shirt.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

These have stood up great. Theres an old video about how I made mine. Thanks for watching.

[@Blueshirt38]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I will definitely go check that out. Thanks

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[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, URHC, I’ve only just started watching, 👀, there is a French recipe. I cannot remember what it’s called that you might be interested in., that is shallots sautéed I think in butter, and pasta, with a creamy sauce, it tastes very nice, France

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

That sounds great. They have a great mild flavor that doesn't overwhelm most ingredients. So easy to grow. Thanks for watching.

[@Hog-g2z]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 that was quick reply, have a great weekend,