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Onion Planting Dates in New Hampshire

Usual onion planting periods in New Hampshire, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.

Onion dates in New Hampshire
ActivityWindowSourceLast verified
Start indoorsstart seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before setting outsource2026-11-11
Transplantingtransplant 4 weeks before last frostsource2026-11-11
Onion calendar for New Hampshire
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Start indoorsTiming in table above
TransplantingTiming in table above

What these dates mean in New Hampshire

Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for New Hampshire. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Timing is relative to last spring frost (central NH: about Memorial Day, a conservative estimate); frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.

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Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: UNH Extension - Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden.