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Growing Vidalia in Colorado

Allium cepa 'Vidalia'

Semi-arid ContinentalZones 3, 4, 5, 6, 790-165 day season

🏛️ Colorado Growing Overview

Climate
Semi-arid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 5
Last Frost Range
April 15 - June 15
First Frost Range
September 1 - October 15
Famous Colorado crops: Potatoes, Onions, Melons, Peaches, Cattle

📍 Zone Suitability in Colorado

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 3120 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 3 only has 120 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 50+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 4135 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 4 only has 135 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 35+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 5160 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 10+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

⚠️ Colorado Growing Challenges

⚠️Hail
⚠️Late frosts
⚠️Low humidity
⚠️Intense UV
⚠️Short season (mountains)

Colorado Growing Advantages

Intense sunlight
Cool nights
Low disease pressure
Growing local markets

📊 Vidalia Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
170-190
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom

🎓 Colorado Extension Resources

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

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