When to plant shallot in zone 8b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8b

Last frost ~Mar 15First frost ~Nov 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

FEBMARAPRMAY

Sow Feb 22 · First harvest Apr 23 · Wrap by May 21

Last spring frostMar 15

Direct sowFeb 22

First harvestApr 23

Last harvestMay 21

First fall frostNov 15

Why these dates work in zone 8b

Zone 8b's last spring frost averages Mar 15 and first fall frost Nov 15 — about 245 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 8b?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 8b that means sowing around Feb 22 and first picking around Apr 23.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 8b?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 8b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 15).

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