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When to Plant Shallot in Haiku, Hawaii (96708)

Location

Haiku, Hawaii

ZIP Code

96708

USDA Zone

12a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Based on last frost Thursday, January 1, 2026 · Zone 12a

Pro tip: Start Shallot seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Days to Maturity 90 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

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🪴 Vegetative propagation

Propagate vegetatively, not by seed

Shallots are typically propagated by dividing and replanting bulb offsets, not from seed.

Set aside small bulbs from the harvest to replant in fall or early spring for next year's crop.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Shallot in Haiku, Hawaii? +

In Haiku (Zone 12a), start Shallot seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Haiku, Hawaii? +

The average last spring frost date for Haiku, Hawaii (ZIP 96708) is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 12a.

How long does Shallot take to grow? +

Shallot typically matures in about 90 days from transplanting. In Haiku, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, January 15, 2026 plus 90 days.

Should I start Shallot indoors or direct sow in Hawaii? +

Shallot should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Haiku, that means starting around Thursday, November 6, 2025.

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Growing Shallot in Zone 12a

Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Haiku, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 12a, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Shallot seedlings outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.