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Growing California Early in Georgia
Allium sativum 'California Early'
Humid SubtropicalZones 6, 7, 8, 9200-270 day season
🏛️ Georgia Growing Overview
Climate
Humid Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 8
Last Frost Range
March 1 - April 15
First Frost Range
October 25 - November 30
Famous Georgia crops: Peaches, Peanuts, Vidalia onions, Pecans, Broilers
📍 Zone Suitability in Georgia
✓ Best Zones for California Early
⚠️ Challenging Zones
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.
⚠️ Georgia Growing Challenges
⚠️Clay soil
⚠️Heat stress
⚠️Humidity diseases
⚠️Armyworms
✓ Georgia Growing Advantages
✓Long season
✓Adequate rainfall
✓Diverse climates
✓Strong markets
📊 California Early Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
240-270
Difficulty
beginner
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom
🎓 Georgia Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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