When to plant shallot in zone 3a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 3a

Last frost ~May 30First frost ~Sep 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow May 9 · First harvest Jul 8 · Wrap by Aug 5

Last spring frostMay 30

Direct sowMay 9

First harvestJul 8

Last harvestAug 5

First fall frostSep 10

Why these dates work in zone 3a

Zone 3a's last spring frost averages May 30 and first fall frost Sep 10 — about 103 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 3a?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 3a that means sowing around May 9 and first picking around Jul 8.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 3a?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 3a you can sow a little before the last frost (around May 30) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Sep 10).

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