When to Plant Green Onion (Scallion) in Zone 7

Allium fistulosum

Last updated: May 15, 2026 · Sources: USDA, NOAA, Cooperative Extension
Action Plan

Plant Green Onion (Scallion) in Zone 7

  • Direct sow: Apr 5 — after last frost (Apr 5)
  • First harvest: Jun 4 (50–65 days)
⚠️ Don't plant before last frost (Apr 5) — cold snaps kill young transplants.
Last frost
Apr 5
First frost
Oct 25
Growing season
203 days
Quick Facts
Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate
Spacing 3 inches apart
Planting Depth 0.5 inch
Min Soil Temp 40°F
Germination 7–14 days
Days to Maturity 50–65 days
Frost Tolerance Moderate frost tolerance
Soil pH 6.0–7.0
Difficulty Easy
What you'll need — Zone 7
🛒 Green Onion (Scallion) — Seeds & Supplies
  • 🌱 Scallion Seeds
  • 🌱 Windowsill Propagation Kit
  • 🌱 Succession Planting Timer

Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.

Growing Tips

  • Ready in 50–65 days.
  • Regrow kitchen scallion roots in water on the windowsill.
  • Plant densely for a cut-and-come-again crop.
  • Succession sow every 3 weeks.
  • Harvest by pulling whole plants or snipping tops.

Common Mistakes

  • Waiting too long to harvest — become tough and pungent.
  • Planting near beans or peas.
  • Deep planting.
  • Not succession planting.

Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Carrot Lettuce Beet

✗ Avoid Nearby

Beans Peas

Green Onion (Scallion) Schedule — All Zones

ZoneStart IndoorsTransplant Direct SowHarvest StartHarvest End
Zone 3 — — May 15 Jul 14 Aug 28
Zone 4 — — May 10 Jul 9 Aug 23
Zone 5 — — Apr 30 Jun 29 Aug 13
Zone 6 — — Apr 15 Jun 14 Jul 29
Zone 7 — — Apr 5 Jun 4 Jul 19
Zone 8 — — Mar 20 May 19 Jul 3
Zone 9 — — Feb 28 Apr 29 Jun 13
Zone 10 — — Feb 10 Apr 11 May 26
Zone 11 — — Jan 15 Mar 16 Apr 30
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.