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When to Plant Onion in Belleville, Arkansas (72824)

Location

Belleville, Arkansas

ZIP Code

72824

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Saturday, March 20, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Saturday, January 23, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Saturday, April 3, 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

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Growing Onion in Zone 8a

Onion (Allium cepa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Belleville, Arkansas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should start seeds indoors around Saturday, January 23, 2027.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, March 20, 2027. Plan to transplant your Onion seedlings outdoors around Saturday, April 3, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.