When to plant shallot in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Mar 15 · First harvest May 14 · Wrap by Jun 11

Last spring frostApr 5

Direct sowMar 15

First harvestMay 14

Last harvestJun 11

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 7b?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Mar 15 and first picking around May 14.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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