When to plant shallot in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Mar 25 · First harvest May 24 · Wrap by Jun 21

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowMar 25

First harvestMay 24

Last harvestJun 21

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 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 7a?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Mar 25 and first picking around May 24.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

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