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When to Plant Shallot in Zone 12A

USDA Zone

12A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12A

Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, November 6, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Thursday, January 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Shallot seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

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

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Growing Shallot in USDA Zone 12A

Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12A. This zone includes cities like Aiea, Anahola, Haiku and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 12A is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. For best results, start your Shallot seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Shallot approximately 90 days after planting.