ZonePlant
Red Beard scallion (bunching onion)

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Red Beard scallion (bunching onion) in zone 8a

Red Beard · Allium fistulosum

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 days
Days to harvest
60 to 80

The verdict

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About Red Beard

Mild, slightly sweet, beautiful purple-red shanks fading to green; the ornamental scallion. Salads, garnishes, raw use. Productive, shows color best in cool weather.

Critical timing for zone 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
  • ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Red Beard in adjacent zones

Other scallion (bunching onion) varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Red Beard scallion (bunching onion) grow in zone 8a?

Yes. Red Beard is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 8a.

Image: "Allium fistulosum 2", by Dalgial, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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