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Growing California Early in Arizona

Allium sativum 'California Early'

Desert to Semi-aridZones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10150-365 day season

🏛️ Arizona Growing Overview

Climate
Desert to Semi-arid
Primary Zone
Zone 9
Last Frost Range
January 15 - April 15
First Frost Range
October 15 - December 15
Famous Arizona crops: Lettuce, Citrus, Cotton, Dates, Melons

📍 Zone Suitability in Arizona

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 5160 days

This variety needs 240 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 80+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 6185 days

This variety needs 240 days, but Zone 6 only has 185 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 55+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 7210 days

This variety needs 240 days, but Zone 7 only has 210 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 30+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

⚠️ Arizona Growing Challenges

⚠️Extreme heat
⚠️Low humidity
⚠️Alkaline soil
⚠️Water scarcity

Arizona Growing Advantages

Year-round growing (low desert)
Low disease pressure
Two seasons

📊 California Early Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
240-270
Difficulty
beginner
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom

🎓 Arizona Extension Resources

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

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