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Can You Grow Shallot in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

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

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in Georgia

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

May 16 – Jul 15

Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Shallots in Georgia?

Plant Shallots Feb 15, harvest May 16 – Jul 15.