When to Plant Egyptian Walking Onion in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors April 1 to May 16, and expect your first harvest around May 16. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around October 27. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
May 16
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 27
Projected first harvest
Dec 11
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 20
Projected first harvest
May 4
fall planting
Direct sow
Nov 6
Projected first harvest
Dec 21
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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