When to Plant Egyptian Walking Onion in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, plant outdoors May 15 to June 29, and expect your first harvest around June 29. Zone 4 also has a fall planting window opening around September 6. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
spring planting
Direct sow
May 15
Projected first harvest
Jun 29
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 6
Projected first harvest
Oct 21
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
spring planting
Direct sow
May 10
Projected first harvest
Jun 24
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 11
Projected first harvest
Oct 26
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
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