When should I plant Green Onion in Zone 4a?

Start Green Onion seeds indoors around Mar 24. Transplant outdoors after Apr 21. Expect first harvest around May 31.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Green Onion in Zone 4a?

Yes. Green Onion needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

Growing Green Onion in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Green Onion in this zone. כפור אחרון: May 5. כפור ראשון: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

אזור4a

כפור אחרוןMay 5

כפור ראשוןOct 1

עונה149 ימים

קטיף65 ימים

שמשfull-to-part

When to Plant Green Onion in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Green Onion seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 21

Transplant Green Onion seedlings outdoors after Apr 21. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 16/מ² (8cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 31

First harvest approximately May 31 (~40 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1). Green Onion can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Aug 6

For a fall harvest, plant Green Onion around Aug 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

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