When to Plant Egyptian Walking Onion in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors April 25 to June 9, and expect your first harvest around June 9. Zone 6 also has a fall planting window opening around September 26. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 25
Projected first harvest
Jun 9
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 26
Projected first harvest
Nov 10
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 20
Projected first harvest
Jun 4
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 1
Projected first harvest
Nov 15
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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