Can You Grow Shallot in Ohio?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Shallots grow well here and are one of the easiest, most rewarding alliums — plant one bulb, harvest a cluster.
Plant zones
Ohio last frost
Ohio first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Shallots in Ohio
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio
Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Shallot in Ohio?
Shallots grow well here and are one of the easiest, most rewarding alliums — plant one bulb, harvest a cluster.
What zone is Ohio?
Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Shallots in Ohio?
Plant Shallots Apr 7, harvest Jul 6 – Sep 4.