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When to Plant Shallot in New Brunswick

Shallots are a gourmet allium prized for their complex, sweet, and mild flavor. Each bulb multiplies into a cluster, making them easy and rewarding to grow.

New Brunswick spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Shallot planting dates based on your local frost dates.

Shallot Planting Calendar for New Brunswick

โ–ธ Zone 5a ~166 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 25 ยท First frost: October 8 ยท 166 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 21 Mar 21 โ€“ Apr 4
Transplant Outdoors April 25 Apr 25 โ€“ May 9
Direct Sow April 11 Apr 11 โ€“ May 2
Fall Sowing July 30 Jul 30 โ€“ Aug 13
Harvest July 25 Jul 25 โ€“ Sep 12
โ–ธ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 18 ยท First frost: October 13 ยท 178 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 14 Mar 14 โ€“ Mar 28
Transplant Outdoors April 18 Apr 18 โ€“ May 2
Direct Sow April 4 Apr 4 โ€“ Apr 25
Fall Sowing August 4 Aug 4 โ€“ Aug 18
Harvest July 18 Jul 18 โ€“ Sep 5
โ–ธ Zone 6a ~193 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 10 ยท First frost: October 20 ยท 193 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 6 Mar 6 โ€“ Mar 20
Transplant Outdoors April 10 Apr 10 โ€“ Apr 24
Direct Sow March 27 Mar 27 โ€“ Apr 17
Fall Sowing August 11 Aug 11 โ€“ Aug 25
Harvest July 10 Jul 10 โ€“ Aug 28

Growing Tips for New Brunswick

Plant sets in fall for spring harvest or early spring for summer harvest. Mulch heavily if overwintering. Harvest when tops brown and dry, then cure for storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Shallot in New Brunswick?

Planting dates for Shallot in New Brunswick depend on your USDA zone. New Brunswick spans zones 5a, 5b, 6a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is New Brunswick for planting?

New Brunswick contains USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.