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Can You Grow Scallion in California?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

Scallions grow well here year-round in most zones — they're cold-hardy and fast.

Plant zones

2a–11b

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

25–45 days

When to plant Scallions in California

Direct sow

Jan 10

Harvest

Feb 4 – Feb 24

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

About Scallion

Scallions (green onions) are the fastest, easiest crop in any garden — sow a pinch and cut fresh in as little as three weeks. Grows in almost any sunny spot or container.

Direct sow thickly and thin as you harvest, or regrow from kitchen scraps in a glass of water. Succession-plant every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply.

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Gardening in California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.