That should work Cat but the bigger the scales the better. I do use it on my more expensive ones because with 1-3 scales you will get plenty of bulblets. Each variety will yield more or less but you should get at least 2 bulblets per scale and snapping off one or two on a healthy bulb won't damage it too much. I like to use it on more expensive or rare varieties as back ups or just too make more. I personally have not paid more that $20 for a bulb yet but if I did I surely would snap off a scale or two!
