Home › Shallot › Grow in Mississippi
Can You Grow Shallot in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Shallots grow well here and are one of the easiest, most rewarding alliums — plant one bulb, harvest a cluster.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Shallots in Mississippi
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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.
Gardening in Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Shallot in Mississippi?
Shallots grow well here and are one of the easiest, most rewarding alliums — plant one bulb, harvest a cluster.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Shallots in Mississippi?
Plant Shallots Feb 15, harvest May 16 – Jul 15.