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When to Plant Shallot in West Palm Beach, Florida (33413)

Location

West Palm Beach, Florida

ZIP Code

33413

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 15, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Based on last frost Thursday, January 15, 2026 · Zone 10b

Pro tip: Start Shallot seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 29, 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 West Palm Beach, Florida? +

In West Palm Beach (Zone 10b), start Shallot seeds indoors around Thursday, November 20, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 29, 2026.

What is the last frost date for West Palm Beach, Florida? +

The average last spring frost date for West Palm Beach, Florida (ZIP 33413) is around Thursday, January 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 10b.

How long does Shallot take to grow? +

Shallot typically matures in about 90 days from transplanting. In West Palm Beach, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, January 29, 2026 plus 90 days.

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

Shallot should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In West Palm Beach, that means starting around Thursday, November 20, 2025.

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Growing Shallot in Zone 10b

Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) is a popular garden vegetable. In West Palm Beach, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Shallot seedlings outdoors around Thursday, January 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.