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Growing Emerald in Iowa

Abelmoschus esculentus 'Emerald'

Humid ContinentalZones 4, 5145-175 day season

🏛️ Iowa Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 5
Last Frost Range
April 20 - May 15
First Frost Range
September 25 - October 15
Famous Iowa crops: Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Sweet corn, Pumpkins

📍 Zone Suitability in Iowa

✓ Best Zones for Emerald

Zone 4135 days

This variety matures in 55 days, well within Zone 4's 135-day growing season.

Zone 5160 days

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

⚠️ Iowa Growing Challenges

⚠️Flooding
⚠️Late spring
⚠️Corn/soybean pests
⚠️Variable weather

✓ Iowa Growing Advantages

✓World-class soil
✓Adequate rainfall
✓Cool nights enhance flavor

📊 Emerald Quick Facts

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

🎓 Iowa Extension Resources

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

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🌱 Other esculentus Varieties for Iowa

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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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