When to plant shallot in zone 10b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10b

Last frost ~Jan 15First frost ~Dec 31Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

DECJANFEBMARAPR

Sow Dec 25 · First harvest Feb 23 · Wrap by Mar 23

Last spring frostJan 15

Direct sowDec 25

First harvestFeb 23

Last harvestMar 23

First fall frostDec 31

Why these dates work in zone 10b

Zone 10b's last spring frost averages Jan 15 and first fall frost Dec 31 — about 350 frost-free days. Shallot tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does shallot take to grow in zone 10b?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 10b that means sowing around Dec 25 and first picking around Feb 23.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 10b?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 10b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Jan 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 31).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full shallot growing guide →