Ed's Red · Shallot
Planting Schedule
Add Ed's Red to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Jun 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jun 1st |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 30th |
| Harvest Ends | Aug 1st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 45°F
and nights stay above 35°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) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 35 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: For shallots, plant sets/seed where soil is cool-to-mild in spring, keep early weeds down, and let tops yellow before lifting for best storage.