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Can You Grow Shallot in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 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

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in New Jersey

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

Jun 13 – Aug 12

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Shallots in New Jersey?

Plant Shallots Mar 15, harvest Jun 13 – Aug 12.