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Red Shallot · Shallot

Zone 9b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Red Shallot to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostFeb 9th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsFeb 9th
Harvest BeginsApr 25th
Harvest EndsDec 9th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 50°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitBulbing
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)50
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: For the sweetest, best-formed bulbs, keep seedlings/sets weed-free and water consistently through bulb formation; stop watering slightly before harvest.