Shallot

Amaryllidaceae

Self-MULTIPLYING — each set produces 4-12 new bulbs (10-15× yield). Plant sets in fall (zones 5-8) or early spring. Long-day types for northern gardens, short-day for zones 9-11. Save largest bulbs for replanting — they adapt to local conditions over successive years. Fall planting produces larger harvests. Curing required (1-2 weeks). Stores 6-8 months.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

90–120 days

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Yes

2+ gallon pot

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Optimal Temp 65°F

Watering

Weekly Water 1 "

Needs Moderate

Soil

pH Range 6–7

Resilience

Heat: Low Cold: Medium Drought: Low

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Moderate feeder

Recommended Recipes Worm castings topdress, Compost tea, Bone meal

Harvest

Tops fall over and turn brown (mid to late summer).

Sources

university Penn State Extension seed-catalog Baker Creek university USU Extension university Virginia Tech Extension

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Shallot Planting Dates by Zone

Planting dates for Shallot vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.

Zone 5A Zone 5B Zone 6A Zone 6B Zone 7A Zone 7B Zone 8A Zone 8B Zone 9A Zone 9B

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