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Can You Grow Shallot in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

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

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in Alaska

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

Jul 14 – Sep 12

Dates are approximate, based on Alaska'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 Alaska

Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in Alaska?

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

What zone is Alaska?

Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).

When do you plant Shallots in Alaska?

Plant Shallots Apr 15, harvest Jul 14 – Sep 12.