Scallion Growing Guide
Growing Scallion is easier than you think. This guide walks you through everything you need — from planting your first seed to harvesting.
At a Glance
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Vegetable
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Frost Tolerance
Frost Hardy
Cold Hardiness
Survives to -12°C
Plant Family
Amaryllidaceae
Growing Season
Cool Season
Plant Lifecycle
Annual
Also grows well as
How to Start It
★ Recommended for beginners
Sow thickly in rows about 1 cm deep from early spring; no need to thin much. Sow a fresh patch every 2–3 weeks for a constant supply.
Scallions (green/bunching onions) are harvested young before bulbing, so they're quick and easy. You can even regrow store-bought ones by replanting the rooted white base.
When To Start
First Chance to Plant
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Last Chance to Plant
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Your Scallion Planting Window
Start planting
May 15, 2026
Last chance
Sep 10, 2026
The Journey Ahead
Scallion's Lifecycle
Seedling
Mature Plant
Seed Production
Step 2
Planting & Sprouting
Expect sprouts in 7–14 days
Growing Tips
- 1Scallions are one of the quickest, easiest crops — sow little and often for a steady supply, keep them watered, and they're rarely troubled by pests.
- 2Great for tucking between slower crops.
Seedling Phase
Step 3
Growth & Maturity
~60
Days to Maturity
35 cm
Mature Height
3 cm
Mature Width
Pests to Watch For
Diseases to Watch For
Mature Plant
Step 4
Harvesting
Harvest Window
30 days
When to Pick
Pull anytime once pencil-thick, ~60 days from sowing
How to Harvest
- 1Pull whole scallions once they're pencil-thick, or snip the green tops and let them regrow a couple of times.
- 2Loosen the soil first so they slide out cleanly.
Step 5
Saving Seeds
How to Save Seeds
Let a few plants overwinter and flower into round seed heads, then collect the black seed once dry.
Seed Production
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