When to plant shallot in zone 9b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 9b

Last frost ~Feb 15First frost ~Dec 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

JANFEBMARAPRMAY

Sow Jan 25 · First harvest Mar 26 · Wrap by Apr 23

Last spring frostFeb 15

Direct sowJan 25

First harvestMar 26

Last harvestApr 23

First fall frostDec 10

Why these dates work in zone 9b

Zone 9b's last spring frost averages Feb 15 and first fall frost Dec 10 — about 298 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 9b?

Shallot matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 9b that means sowing around Jan 25 and first picking around Mar 26.

Will shallot survive frost in zone 9b?

Yes — shallot tolerates light frost. In zone 9b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Feb 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 10).

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