When to plant green onions in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant green onions.
Sow in the bedFeb 25
Start pickingApr 26
Plant again for fallAug 28
Your green onion calendar for zone 8a
- Feb 25: Sow green onion seeds in the bed
- Apr 26: Start picking green onions
- Aug 28: Sow green onion seeds again for a fall crop
Snip what you need; they regrow from the roots.
Spacing in a raised bed: 16 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 8a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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