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Growing Vidalia in Georgia
Allium cepa 'Vidalia'
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 Vidalia
Zone 6185 days
This variety matures in 170 days, well within Zone 6's 185-day growing season.
Zone 7210 days
This variety matures in 170 days, well within Zone 7's 210-day growing season.
Zone 8240 days
This variety matures in 170 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.
Zone 9275 days
This variety matures in 170 days, well within Zone 9's 275-day growing season.
⚠️ Georgia Growing Challenges
⚠️Clay soil
⚠️Heat stress
⚠️Humidity diseases
⚠️Armyworms
✓ Georgia Growing Advantages
✓Long season
✓Adequate rainfall
✓Diverse climates
✓Strong markets
📊 Vidalia Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
170-190
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom
🎓 Georgia Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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