When to plant scallion (green onion)
Hardy · tolerates frostScallion (Green Onion)is keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.
Scallion (Green Onion) planting timeline
Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.
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When should I start scallion (green onion) seeds indoors?
Start scallion (green onion) indoors 8–10 weeks before the last spring frost, so seedlings are ready to plant out once the weather warms.
Can I direct sow scallion (green onion)?
Yes — you can sow scallion (green onion) directly outdoors 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after the last spring frost.
How long does scallion (green onion) take to grow?
Scallion (Green Onion) takes about 60–80 days from sowing to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.
Is scallion (green onion) frost-hardy?
Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.
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