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Can You Grow Shallot in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

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

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in Louisiana

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 30 – Jun 29

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in Louisiana?

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

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Shallots in Louisiana?

Plant Shallots Jan 30, harvest Apr 30 – Jun 29.