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Growing Emerald in Indiana

Abelmoschus esculentus 'Emerald'

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

✓ 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.

⚠️ Indiana Growing Challenges

⚠️Variable weather
⚠️Flooding
⚠️Clay subsoil
⚠️Corn diseases

✓ Indiana Growing Advantages

✓Good soil
✓Central location
✓Strong agricultural economy

📊 Emerald Quick Facts

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

🎓 Indiana Extension Resources

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

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🌱 Other esculentus Varieties for Indiana

Burgundy
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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