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Can You Grow Shallot in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Shallots grow well here and are one of the easiest, most rewarding alliums — plant one bulb, harvest a cluster.

Plant zones

2a–10b

Newfoundland and Labrador last frost

early May

Newfoundland and Labrador first frost

early October

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in Newfoundland and Labrador

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jul 30 – Sep 28

Dates are approximate, based on Newfoundland and Labrador's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Shallot

Shallots are gourmet-flavored members of the onion family — mild, sweet, and long-storing. Each planted bulb multiplies into a cluster of 5-10.

Plant sets in fall or early spring, pointy-end up. Space 6-8 inches. Harvest when tops yellow and fall over, then cure like onions.

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Gardening in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland has a subarctic to cool maritime climate. The island is Zone 4b-5b near the coast; Labrador is Zone 1-3. Short growing seasons but excellent for cold-hardy crops, root vegetables, and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Shallots grow well here and are one of the easiest, most rewarding alliums — plant one bulb, harvest a cluster.

What zone is Newfoundland and Labrador?

Newfoundland and Labrador spans Canadian Zone 4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

When do you plant Shallots in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Plant Shallots May 1, harvest Jul 30 – Sep 28.