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Growing African Blue in Alabama

Ocimum 'African Blue'

Humid SubtropicalZones 7, 8, 9200-270 day season

🏛️ Alabama Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 8
Last Frost Range
March 1 - April 15
First Frost Range
October 25 - November 30
Famous Alabama crops: Cotton, Peanuts, Sweet potatoes, Pecans, Broilers

📍 Zone Suitability in Alabama

✓ Best Zones for African Blue

Zone 7210 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 7's 210-day growing season.

Zone 8240 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.

Zone 9275 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 9's 275-day growing season.

⚠️ Alabama Growing Challenges

⚠️Summer heat stress
⚠️High humidity diseases
⚠️Fire ants
⚠️Drought

✓ Alabama Growing Advantages

✓Long growing season
✓Two planting seasons
✓Mild winters

📊 African Blue Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
60-90
Difficulty
beginner
Season
summer
Type
F1

🎓 Alabama Extension Resources

For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:

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📍 View African Blue Guide for Other States

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🌱 Other Garlic Varieties for Alabama

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240-270 days
California Early (Softneck)
240-270 days
California Late
270-300 days
Chesnok Red
240-270 days
Chesnok Red (Hardneck - Purple Stripe)
240-270 days
Cinnamon Basil
60-90 days

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