Growing Chesnok Red in Illinois
Allium sativum 'Chesnok Red'
🏛️ Illinois Growing Overview
📍 Zone Suitability in Illinois
⚠️ Challenging Zones
This variety needs 240 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.
Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 80+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.
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.
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.
⚠️ Illinois Growing Challenges
✓ Illinois Growing Advantages
📊 Chesnok Red Quick Facts
🎓 Illinois Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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