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Growing California Late in Arkansas

Allium sativum 'California Late'

Humid SubtropicalZones 6, 7, 8180-230 day season

🏛️ Arkansas Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 7
Last Frost Range
March 15 - April 15
First Frost Range
October 15 - November 15
Famous Arkansas crops: Rice, Soybeans, Cotton, Broilers, Tomatoes

📍 Zone Suitability in Arkansas

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 6185 days

This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 6 only has 185 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 85+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 7210 days

This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 7 only has 210 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 60+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 8240 days

This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 8 only has 240 frost-free days.

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

⚠️ Arkansas Growing Challenges

⚠️Hot summers
⚠️Humidity diseases
⚠️Variable weather
⚠️Flooding (delta)

Arkansas Growing Advantages

Good soil (delta)
Adequate rainfall
Long season
Low land costs

📊 California Late Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
270-300
Difficulty
beginner
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom

🎓 Arkansas Extension Resources

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

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