How to grow Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

Keep watered when weather is dry. Keep an eye out for flower spikes and remove to direct energy back into the plant (or, in some varieties, let the flowers mature to yield seed – a less typical but viable way to propagate).

Harvesting Shallot

Shallots should be ready to harvest when the foliage starts to turn a yellow colour. Lift the bulbs out of the soil carefully using a hand fork, separate and lay them out to dry.

Seed Saving Shallot

Shallows are typically propagated by replanting bulbs. Some varieties also set viable seed, although most gardeners follow a habit of removing any flowers before they can reach this stage.

How long does Shallot take to grow?

These estimates for how long Shallot takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Shallot to germinate?
16 days

Average 16 days | Min 2 days | Max 48 days (114)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Shallot?
+ 8 days

Average 8 days | Min 7 days | Max 12 days (2)

Days to Maturity How long until Shallot is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 142 days

Average 142 days | Min 23 days | Max 258 days (27)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Shallot?
= 166 days

When should I plant Shallot?

Our when to plant Shallot estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Shallot before or after your last frost date.
28 days before Last Frost Date

Other names for Shallot

Potato onion

Allium cepa (Aggregatum Group), Allium cepa var. ascalonicum, Allium cepa var. aggregatum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium cepa Aggregatum Group

Misspellings: shalot, shallots, scallions

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