When to plant shallot in zone 8a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8a

Last frost ~Mar 25First frost ~Nov 10Today

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Sow Mar 4 · First harvest May 3 · Wrap by May 31

Last spring frostMar 25

Direct sowMar 4

First harvestMay 3

Last harvestMay 31

First fall frostNov 10

Why these dates work in zone 8a

Zone 8a's last spring frost averages Mar 25 and first fall frost Nov 10 — about 230 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 8a?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 8a that means sowing around Mar 4 and first picking around May 3.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 8a?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 8a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 10).

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