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Can You Grow Onion in Wyoming?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Wyoming last frost

mid-April

Wyoming first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

90–120 days

When to plant Onions in Wyoming

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jul 14 – Aug 13

Dates are approximate, based on Wyoming's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Onion

Onions are a staple crop that stores well and can be grown as sets transplants or from seed.

Growing from sets is easiest for beginners. Plant in early spring — onions are frost-tolerant. Day-length sensitive — choose short-day long-day or day-neutral varieties based on your latitude.

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Gardening in Wyoming

Wyoming has a semi-arid mountain climate with cold winters and short summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected low-elevation areas may reach Zone 5b-6a. Focus on hardy crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Onion in Wyoming?

Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.

What zone is Wyoming?

Wyoming spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Onions in Wyoming?

Plant Onions around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jul 14 – Aug 13.