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When to Plant Scallions in Zone 3

In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors May 2 to July 1, and expect your first harvest around July 1. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)

Scallions planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a

Average last spring frost

May 30

Average first fall frost

September 10

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Direct sow

May 2

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Projected first harvest

Jul 1

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 3a (approximate)

Scallions is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.

Scallions planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b

Average last spring frost

May 20

Average first fall frost

September 15

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Direct sow

Apr 22

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Projected first harvest

Jun 21

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 3b (approximate)

Scallions is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.

Not sure whether you're in 3a or 3b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of scallions in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

Common problems with scallions

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

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