ZonePlant
Dutch Yellow shallot

vegetable variety in zone 6a

Dutch Yellow shallot in zone 6a

Dutch Yellow · Allium cepa var. aggregatum

Zone
6a -10°F to -5°F
Growing season
180 days
Days to harvest
100 to 120

The verdict

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About Dutch Yellow

Mild-sweet, refined, less pungent than onion; round yellow-skinned bulbs. Sauces, vinaigrettes, raw applications. Stores 6-8 months. The European workhorse shallot.

Critical timing for zone 6a

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Common challenges in zone 6a

  • Brown rot in stone fruit
  • Japanese beetles
  • Spring frost damage to peach buds

Modified care for zone 6a

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Dutch Yellow in adjacent zones

Other shallot varieties for zone 6a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Dutch Yellow shallot grow in zone 6a?

Yes. Dutch Yellow is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 6a.

Image: "Shallot - Piece", by Ramesh NG, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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