When to plant shallot
Shallot timing, counted from your average last spring frost and first fall frost. Spring sets, or fall in mild-winter areas.
| Season | cool-season, hardy to frost |
|---|---|
| Transplant | 6 weeks before to 4 weeks before the last frost |
| Fall sowing | 6 weeks before to 2 weeks before the first fall frost |
| Soil temperature to germinate | 35°F or warmer |
| Days to maturity | 90–120 days from planting |
| Spacing | 6–8 in apart, rows 12–18 in apart |
| Seed depth | 1.0 in |
Example dates
| Place | Dates |
|---|---|
| Austin, TX (78701) | Transplant: Jan 27–Feb 10; Fall sowing: Oct 6–Nov 3 |
| Atlanta, GA (30303) | Transplant: Feb 10–24; Fall sowing: Sep 27–Oct 25 |
| St. Louis, MO (63101) | Transplant: Feb 18–Mar 4; Fall sowing: Sep 23–Oct 21 |
| Chicago, IL (60614) | Transplant: Feb 27–Mar 13; Fall sowing: Sep 24–Oct 22 |
| Denver, CO (80202) | Transplant: Mar 19–Apr 2; Fall sowing: Aug 31–Sep 28 |
| Seattle, WA (98101) | Transplant: Jan 30–Feb 13; Fall sowing: Oct 6–Nov 3 |
Every ZIP page has its own dates. Find your ZIP.
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Sources
- University of Missouri Extension: G6201: Vegetable Planting Calendar
- K-State Research and Extension: MF315: Vegetable Garden Planting Guide
- University of Maryland Extension: When to Plant Vegetables
- NC State Extension: Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
- UF/IFAS Extension (EDIS): SP 103/VH021: Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide
- Clemson Cooperative Extension HGIC: Planning a Garden
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