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Can You Grow Shallot in Minnesota?

US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

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

Minnesota last frost

late April

Minnesota first frost

early October

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in Minnesota

Direct sow

Apr 25

Harvest

Jul 24 – Sep 22

Dates are approximate, based on Minnesota'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 Minnesota

Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in Minnesota?

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

What zone is Minnesota?

Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).

When do you plant Shallots in Minnesota?

Plant Shallots Apr 25, harvest Jul 24 – Sep 22.