Growing Green Onion in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Green Onion. Last frost: Apr 10. First frost: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Zone7b

Last FrostApr 10

First FrostNov 7

Season Length211 days

Days to Harvest65

Sunfull-to-part

Frost ToleranceHeavy

Spacing16/sqft (3" apart)

When to Plant Green Onion in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Green Onion seeds indoors around Feb 27 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 27

Transplant Green Onion seedlings outdoors after Mar 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40°F. Space plants at 16/sqft (3" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 6

First harvest approximately May 6 (~40 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7). Green Onion can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 12

For a fall harvest, plant Green Onion around Sep 12 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Carrot ✅ Beet ✅ Lettuce ✅ Tomato✅ Pepper✅ Cabbage✅ Strawberries

❌ Bean❌ Pea

Green Onion in Other Zones

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Green Onion in Zone 7b?

Start Green Onion seeds indoors around Feb 27. Transplant outdoors after Mar 27. Expect first harvest around May 6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Green Onion in Zone 7b?

Yes. Green Onion needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

What is the best month to plant Green Onion in Zone 7b?

The best time to start Green Onion in Zone 7b is Feb. Begin seeds indoors around Feb 27, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Apr 10.

What companion plants grow well with Green Onion?

Good companion plants for Green Onion include Carrot, Beet, Lettuce, Tomato, Pepper, Cabbage. Avoid planting Green Onion near Bean, Pea.

How long does Green Onion take to harvest?

Green Onion takes approximately 65 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 7b, expect your first harvest around May 6.

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