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Vegetable Biennial Intermediate Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Onions

Onions is a Biennial Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–11. It requires full_sun and takes around 90–120 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 90–120 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Bulb
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow Bulb Planting

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
10 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
28 days before frost
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Transplant
14 days before frost
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Fall Planting
6 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum20Β°F
Optimal55–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal65–85Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–² Medium
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 2200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth1" (in)
Plant Spacing4" (in)
Row Spacing12" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)9 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 6.80
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandySilty

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 8" (in)
Min. Volume 5 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Onions right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

38 βœ… Ready
12 ⚠️ Risk
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Jan 20
217 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 3
175 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Mar 17
161 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jun 1 ~
85 days ago
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Latest harvest Jul 1 ~
55 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 15
in 51 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 2200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Beets
  • Brassicas
  • Carrots
  • Chamomile
  • Lettuce
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes

❌ Keep Away From

  • Asparagus
  • Beans
  • Peas
  • Sage