When should I plant Green Onion in Zone 8a?

Start Green Onion seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Mar 22. Expect first harvest around May 1.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Green Onion in Zone 8a?

Yes. Green Onion needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

Growing Green Onion in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Green Onion. Viimane öökülm: Apr 5. Esimene öökülm: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 päeva) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

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Viimane öökülmApr 5

Esimene öökülmOct 28

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Saak65 päeva

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When to Plant Green Onion in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Green Onion seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 nädalat enne viimast külma). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 22

Transplant Green Onion seedlings outdoors after Mar 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 16/m² (8cm vahekaugus). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 1

First harvest approximately May 1 (~40 päeva from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Green Onion can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 2

For a fall harvest, plant Green Onion around Sep 2 (8 weeks before first frost).

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