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When to Plant Onion in Burrel, California (93607)

Location

Burrel, California

ZIP Code

93607

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, December 26, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Onion seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

🌿 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 9a

Onion (Allium cepa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Burrel, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, December 26, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Onion seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.