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Growing Jing Orange (Chinese) in Florida
Abelmoschus esculentus 'Jing Orange (Chinese)'
Tropical to SubtropicalZones 8, 9, 10, 11270-365 day season
🏛️ Florida Growing Overview
Climate
Tropical to Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 9
Last Frost Range
January 1 - March 15
First Frost Range
November 15 - Never
Famous Florida crops: Oranges, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Sweet corn, Sugarcane
📍 Zone Suitability in Florida
✓ Best Zones for Jing Orange (Chinese)
Zone 8240 days
This variety matures in 55 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.
Zone 9275 days
This variety matures in 55 days, well within Zone 9's 275-day growing season.
Zone 10320 days
This variety matures in 55 days, well within Zone 10's 320-day growing season.
Zone 11365 days
This variety matures in 55 days, well within Zone 11's 365-day growing season.
⚠️ Florida Growing Challenges
⚠️Nematodes
⚠️Hurricanes
⚠️High humidity
⚠️Sandy soil nutrients
✓ Florida Growing Advantages
✓Year-round growing
✓Winter vegetable production
✓Frost-free (south)
📊 Jing Orange (Chinese) Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
55-65
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
summer
Type
OP
🎓 Florida Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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