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Comments (3)The Allium's foliage normally begins to die back when the flowers begin to bloom. This is one reason for planting the taller ones in the back of a garden bed, so the blooms poke up above the rest of the emerging plants, but the dying foliage is hidden from view. The blooms are usually normal and not affected. Probably not a soil thing, either....See MoreFAQ #2 Allium-looking for input
Comments (4)Well I asked at Alliums that Ornamental Alliums be included in their FAQ. Hopefully someone will volunteer to be the editor. The number of questions fielded for allium or flowering allium asked here at Bulbs is small compared to the search results found over there. Search on allium here---171 threads search on Ornamental allium here-13 threads Search at Alliums on Allium-1,720 threads Search at Alliums on Ornamental Alliums-63 Even though there is an actual Lily Forum, questions are often asked here about lilies, and get help here. We can still field questions here on alliums, lilies, amaryllis, etc, that would maybe be better addressed on other more 'plant specific' forums....See MoreBig Allium Question
Comments (5)I suspect you are pretty far north in Texas, but I will relay this information anyway. I have watched a garden flourish in the area east of Austin for years. It has Alliums galore, they return year after year, and they have multiplied, big time! When these things bloom, it is a site to behold! The origional plantings were much closer to the house years ago, but now they are even out on the fence line. I know those never get water save what comes from above. And I know they are not being replanted. The house was empty for a long time, and is pretty much falling down now. I have threatened many times to stop and dig some bulbs, but I get a lecture when I speak of it. I have given up hoping they will return in my yard. I am happy if they bloom in the current year. I figure the expense is low enough, I can replant them next year. But I think I will dig them this next year and store them. Maybe put them in a big pot and stick them in the 'tater shed. Janie...See MoreShallots and a few other allium questions
Comments (2)Yes like garlic; the bulbs multiply. You need to harvest the bunches when the tops die down and keep them in storage until use; always saving some for the next planting. I nterplant mine between the strawberry rows; spaced about 6 - 8 inches. apart. With garlic; treat about the same; fall plantings work best. If you use that much garlic; you might want to do a split planting going for 60% in fall and 40% in spring. The fall planting would be harvest in summer and the spring planting in fall (and possibly kept in ground until needed.) You can try direct seeding the onion in late summer then applying mulch over the rows once it turns cold. As for yield; it depends on the soil type. The average head of garlic is 10 - 12 cloves; each clove grows into a new head. If you are using 2 heads per week/ 104 per year plan on planting 12 full cloves; allowing a bit for some failure....See Morea2zmom_Z6_NJ
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