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Can You Grow Shallot in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

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

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in Delaware

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Jun 5 – Aug 4

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Shallots in Delaware?

Plant Shallots Mar 7, harvest Jun 5 – Aug 4.