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  1. Bee

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    I planted shallots in April ( photo attached). I water them when there is no rain. Are they growing ok?
     

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    They prefer drier conditions so perhaps cut down on watering. I water every couple of weeks if it hasn't rained. I would also give them a general purpose liquid feed, Miraclegro for example, as they look very small. I'd also weed them, they dislike competition.
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Just wonder if they are very shaded.
    They should be looking a bit bigger IMO by now.
    The lawn does seem to be moving in on them.
     
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