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Can You Grow Shallot in New York?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

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 York last frost

early April

New York first frost

late October

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in New York

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 30 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on New York'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 York

New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.

See what grows well in New York →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in New York?

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

What zone is New York?

New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Shallots in New York?

Plant Shallots Apr 1, harvest Jun 30 – Aug 29.