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When to Plant Shallot in Bantry, North Dakota (58713)

Location

Bantry, North Dakota

ZIP Code

58713

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Based on last frost Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Zone 3b

Pro tip: Start Shallot seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 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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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🪴 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 Bantry, North Dakota? +

In Bantry (Zone 3b), start Shallot seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Bantry, North Dakota? +

The average last spring frost date for Bantry, North Dakota (ZIP 58713) is around Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 3b.

How long does Shallot take to grow? +

Shallot typically matures in about 90 days from transplanting. In Bantry, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, June 3, 2026 plus 90 days.

Should I start Shallot indoors or direct sow in North Dakota? +

Shallot should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Bantry, that means starting around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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Growing Shallot in Zone 3b

Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bantry, North Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Shallot seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.