Red French · Shallot
Planting Schedule
Add Red French to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Jan 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jan 1st |
| Harvest Begins | Apr 1st |
| Harvest Ends | — |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 50°F
and nights stay above 28°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bulbing |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 28 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Plant shallot bulbs/sets in cool weather after frost when soil is workable, and keep evenly moist early for a larger, sweeter bulb cluster.