When to plant shallot in zone 6b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6b

Last frost ~Apr 20First frost ~Oct 15Today

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Sow Mar 30 · First harvest May 29 · Wrap by Jun 26

Last spring frostApr 20

Direct sowMar 30

First harvestMay 29

Last harvestJun 26

First fall frostOct 15

Why these dates work in zone 6b

Zone 6b's last spring frost averages Apr 20 and first fall frost Oct 15 — about 178 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 6b?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 6b that means sowing around Mar 30 and first picking around May 29.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 6b?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 6b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 20) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 15).

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