When to Plant Egyptian Walking Onion in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors March 1 to April 15, and expect your first harvest around April 15. Zone 9 also has a fall planting window opening around November 17. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 1
Projected first harvest
Apr 15
fall planting
Direct sow
Nov 17
Projected first harvest
Jan 1
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Egyptian Walking Onion planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 15
Projected first harvest
Apr 1
fall planting
Direct sow
Dec 1
Projected first harvest
Jan 15
spring planting
fall planting
Egyptian Walking Onion is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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