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Can You Grow Shallot in North Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

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

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

90–150 days

When to plant Shallots in North Carolina

Direct sow

Feb 28

Harvest

May 29 – Jul 28

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Shallot in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Shallots in North Carolina?

Plant Shallots Feb 28, harvest May 29 – Jul 28.