When to plant green onions in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 15 and the first fall frost around Nov 18. Here is when to plant green onions.
Sow in the bedFeb 15
Start pickingApr 16
Plant again for fallSep 5
Your green onion calendar for zone 8b
- Feb 15: Sow green onion seeds in the bed
- Apr 16: Start picking green onions
- Sep 5: 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 8b. 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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