When to plant shallot in zone 4a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 4a

Last frost ~May 20First frost ~Sep 20Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Apr 29 · First harvest Jun 28 · Wrap by Jul 26

Last spring frostMay 20

Direct sowApr 29

First harvestJun 28

Last harvestJul 26

First fall frostSep 20

Why these dates work in zone 4a

Zone 4a's last spring frost averages May 20 and first fall frost Sep 20 — about 123 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 4a?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 4a that means sowing around Apr 29 and first picking around Jun 28.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 4a?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 4a you can sow a little before the last frost (around May 20) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Sep 20).

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