When to Plant Scallions in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors March 4 to May 3, and expect your first harvest around May 3. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Scallions planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Mar 4
Projected first harvest
May 3
Scallions is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Scallions planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Feb 20
Projected first harvest
Apr 21
Scallions is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with scallions
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