When to Plant Egyptian Walking Onion in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, plant outdoors May 5 to June 19, and expect your first harvest around June 19. Zone 5 also has a fall planting window opening around September 17. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
spring planting
Direct sow
May 5
Projected first harvest
Jun 19
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 17
Projected first harvest
Nov 1
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 30
Projected first harvest
Jun 14
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 21
Projected first harvest
Nov 5
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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