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Vegetable Perennial Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Scallions

Scallions is a Perennial Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–10. It requires full_sun and takes around 60–90 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 60–90 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–10
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow

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
12 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal65–85Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum32Β°F
Optimal55–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal65–75Β°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 900 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.25" (in)
Plant Spacing2" (in)
Row Spacing6" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)16 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.50
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 6" (in)
Min. Volume 1 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

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

40 βœ… Ready
8 ⚠️ Risk
2 🚫 Not yet
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 May 2 ~
115 days ago
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Latest harvest Jun 1 ~
85 days ago
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Fall planting window Sep 3
in 9 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· 900 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Beets
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Lettuce
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes

❌ Keep Away From

  • Beans
  • Peas
  • Sage