When to Plant Egyptian Walking Onion in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors April 15 to May 30, and expect your first harvest around May 30. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around October 6. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
May 30
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 6
Projected first harvest
Nov 20
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 10
Projected first harvest
May 25
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 16
Projected first harvest
Nov 30
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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