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Growing California Late in Indiana
Allium sativum 'California Late'
Humid ContinentalZones 5, 6160-195 day season
🏛️ Indiana Growing Overview
Climate
Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 6
Last Frost Range
April 15 - May 10
First Frost Range
October 5 - October 25
Famous Indiana crops: Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Tomatoes, Melons
📍 Zone Suitability in Indiana
⚠️ Challenging Zones
Zone 5160 days
This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.
Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 110+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.
Zone 6185 days
This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 6 only has 185 frost-free days.
Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 85+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.
⚠️ Indiana Growing Challenges
⚠️Variable weather
⚠️Flooding
⚠️Clay subsoil
⚠️Corn diseases
✓ Indiana Growing Advantages
✓Good soil
✓Central location
✓Strong agricultural economy
📊 California Late Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
270-300
Difficulty
beginner
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom
🎓 Indiana Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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