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Scallion (Green Onion) growing in a garden

How to grow scallion (green onion)

Allium cepa

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Growing conditions

Days to maturity
42 to 56 (from transplant)
Spacing
1 to 2 in apart, rows 12 in
Planting depth
0.5 in
Sun
Full sun
Soil pH
6.2 to 6.5

Common problems

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Last updated 2026-06-11.