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Can You Grow Shallot in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

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

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in Northwest Territories

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Sep 13 – Nov 11

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories'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 Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in Northwest Territories?

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

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Shallots in Northwest Territories?

Plant Shallots Jun 15, harvest Sep 13 – Nov 11.