How long does shallots take to grow?

Shallots is ready to harvest in about 100 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Shallots

Plant shallots by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 4 weeks before your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Shallots planting calendar

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Direct sow

Mar 18

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Projected first harvest

Jun 26

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Shallots is ready to harvest in about 100 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of shallots in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with shallots

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Leek Moth Onion Maggot Bulb Mite Groundhogs Ants Aphids Pink Root Botrytis Neck Rot Fusarium Basal Rot White Rot Bulb Rot Bolting

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When to plant shallots in your zone

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