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Growing Emerald in Illinois

Abelmoschus esculentus 'Emerald'

Humid ContinentalZones 5, 6, 7155-200 day season

🏛️ Illinois Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 5
Last Frost Range
April 15 - May 10
First Frost Range
October 5 - October 25
Famous Illinois crops: Corn, Soybeans, Pumpkins, Sweet corn, Hogs

📍 Zone Suitability in Illinois

✓ Best Zones for Emerald

Zone 5160 days

This variety matures in 55 days, well within Zone 5's 160-day growing season.

Zone 6185 days

This variety matures in 55 days, well within Zone 6's 185-day growing season.

Zone 7210 days

This variety matures in 55 days, well within Zone 7's 210-day growing season.

⚠️ Illinois Growing Challenges

⚠️Variable spring weather
⚠️Humid summers
⚠️Corn rootworm
⚠️Japanese beetles

✓ Illinois Growing Advantages

✓World-class prairie soil
✓Adequate rainfall
✓Strong extension support

📊 Emerald Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
55-65
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
summer
Type
OP

🎓 Illinois Extension Resources

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

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🌱 Other esculentus Varieties for Illinois

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55-65 days
Clemson Spineless
55-65 days
Jing Orange (Chinese)
55-65 days
⚠️ Required Corrections Before Sync
55-65 days
Star of David (Israeli)
55-65 days

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