When to Plant Egyptian Walking Onion in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors May 30 to July 14, and expect your first harvest around July 14. Zone 3 also has a fall planting window opening around August 27. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
spring planting
Direct sow
May 30
Projected first harvest
Jul 14
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 27
Projected first harvest
Oct 11
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
spring planting
Direct sow
May 20
Projected first harvest
Jul 4
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 1
Projected first harvest
Oct 16
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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