Keeping a careful eye on the development and growth pattern of the shallot is essential for well shaped bulbs and the trick is to remove them from the ground before they start secondary growth and before another bulb is developing. The only way you can monitor this is to watch the development of the foliage, particularly the timing of new central shoots.
Growing Parsnips
25th July 2007 I am often asked what is the best method of growing both long carrots and parsnips for the show