Growing Onions in Zone 8A

Onions are a garden staple. Choose the right day-length variety for your latitude for best results.

Zone 8A enjoys a long growing season. You can often get two plantings of cool-season crops (spring and fall).

Top Growing Tips

• Short-day varieties for zones 7+ (south), long-day for zones 6 and north
• Start from sets (small bulbs) for easiest results
• Stop watering when tops start to fall over
• Cure in a warm, dry spot for 2-3 weeks before storing
• Day-neutral varieties work in any zone

Companion Planting

Good companions: beets, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, chamomile

Avoid planting near: beans, peas

Harvest Timeline

90-120 days from sets, 100-175 days from seed

About Zone 8A

USDA Hardiness Zone 8A has an average last spring frost around Mar 20 and first fall frost around Nov 10. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.