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When to Plant Onion in Hollywood, Florida (33021)

Location

Hollywood, Florida

ZIP Code

33021

USDA Zone

11a

Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 6, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Onion seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium cepa
Days to Maturity 100 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 4"
Type Bulb
Fruit Size Medium (2-4 inch bulb)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Moderate

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Spacing

4" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-10 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Onion in Zone 11a

Onion (Allium cepa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hollywood, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, November 6, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, January 1, 2027. Plan to transplant your Onion seedlings outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.