When to Plant Shallot in District of Columbia
State
District of Columbia
Cities Covered
2
USDA Zones
7a, 7b, 8a
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for District of Columbia
Based on Washington (Zone 8a). Dates may vary by city.
Start Seeds Indoors Friday, January 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026
Note: District of Columbia spans multiple zones (7a, 7b, 8a). Select your city below for more precise dates.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Allium cepa
Days to Maturity 7 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun
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Growing Shallot in District of Columbia
Shallot (Allium cepa) is a popular garden vegetable in District of Columbia. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 7a, 7b, 8a, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
For most of District of Columbia, you should start Shallot seeds indoors around Friday, January 23, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.