Will Allium regrow

Perki

I chopped another Allium again while digging, I cut the shoot off and slightly grazed the side. I've potted it up , do you think it will regrow this year ?

I have cut alliums in half before thrown them in the compost bin to find them growing again when i am emptying it.  Every time I dig in the garden I chop an allium   

I haven't got to many either its not possible, going to have to get some more in autumn just in case 

Last edited: 10 March 2017 17:04:33

Mark56

If it worked last time then I see no reason why it won't again - if it's not the exact same bulb you are always picking on 

Last edited: 10 March 2017 17:12:19

Fairygirl

Make yourself a little chicken wire cage for them Perki -that'll keep your spade off in future   

They need the foliage for building up their reserves, like any other bulb, but it wouldn't do any major harm.  The 'slice removed' is more of an issue though...  

nutcutlet

It won't regrow this year but will probably survive if no too damaged or rot sets in

Perki

This is the culprit ( big allium ) which got in the way of the spade, the dark patch is the chopped bit. The little one I found the other day in the compost bin along with a begonia corm growing and my greenhouse gutter attachment, I looked everywhere for it, I dont know how it got in the compost bin 

I have to starting using a child's plastic spade  with FG chickhen wire cages, might be safe then.

Mark56

Oh I see, I didn't realise you went through the bulb itself! Definitely fingers crossed for next year, hopefully it will still have the energy to build up. 

I love the plastic spade idea.. I may have to do the same. It's all too tempting right now, I can't wait to turn the soil over with the manure but my Purple Sensation's are only just appearing

Last edited: 10 March 2017 18:41:17

Fairygirl

Not sure a child's plastic spade would stand up to any proper digging - not to mention the funny looks from the neighbours.... 

These things happen. Another alternative is one of those hanging baskets placed over areas of bulbs. The plants grow through them and also provide a bit of support. Bit dearer than a support of chicken wire and canes though.

It's the issue with rot, as nut says. Might be ok. Fingers crossed Perki. 

nutcutlet

when I don't massacre a few bulbs every year,  I will be dead 

Fairygirl

nut