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When to Plant Scallions in Saskatchewan

Scallions (green onions) are mild-flavored alliums harvested for their slender green tops and white bases. They are quick-growing and perfect for succession planting.

Saskatchewan spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Scallions Planting Calendar for Saskatchewan

โ–ธ Zone 3b ~135 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 10 ยท First frost: September 22 ยท 135 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 29 Mar 29 โ€“ Apr 12
Transplant Outdoors May 10 May 10 โ€“ May 24
Direct Sow May 3 May 3 โ€“ May 24
Harvest July 5 Jul 5 โ€“ Aug 2
Fall Sowing June 30 Jun 30 โ€“ Jul 14
โ–ธ Zone 4a ~145 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 6 ยท First frost: September 28 ยท 145 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 25 Mar 25 โ€“ Apr 8
Transplant Outdoors May 6 May 6 โ€“ May 20
Direct Sow April 29 Apr 29 โ€“ May 20
Harvest July 1 Jul 1 โ€“ Jul 29
Fall Sowing July 6 Jul 6 โ€“ Jul 20

Growing Tips for Saskatchewan

Direct sow every 3 weeks for continuous harvest. Thin to 1 inch apart or grow in clusters. Harvest when pencil-thick by pulling or cutting at soil level.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Scallions in Saskatchewan?

Planting dates for Scallions in Saskatchewan depend on your USDA zone. Saskatchewan spans zones 3b, 4a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Saskatchewan for planting?

Saskatchewan contains USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.