When to plant onions in zone 7
In USDA zone 7, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 1 and Apr 20. Start onions indoors around Jan 20 to Feb 20. Plant them out around Apr 3 to Apr 28. Expect to harvest around Aug 3 to Sep 9.
Zone 7 dates for onions
| Start seeds indoors | Jan 20 to Feb 20 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | Apr 3 to Apr 28 |
| Harvest | Aug 3 to Sep 9 |
| Typical last spring frost | Apr 1 to Apr 20 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Oct 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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