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Growing Chesnok Red (Hardneck - Purple Stripe) in Kansas

Allium sativum 'Chesnok Red (Hardneck - Purple Stripe)'

Humid Continental to Semi-aridZones 5, 6, 7165-200 day season

🏛️ Kansas Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental to Semi-arid
Primary Zone
Zone 6
Last Frost Range
April 10 - May 1
First Frost Range
October 10 - October 25
Famous Kansas crops: Wheat, Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans, Cattle

📍 Zone Suitability in Kansas

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 5160 days

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.

Zone 6185 days

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.

Zone 7210 days

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.

⚠️ Kansas Growing Challenges

⚠️Drought (west)
⚠️High winds
⚠️Hail
⚠️Hot summers

Kansas Growing Advantages

Good soil
Long days
Wheat expertise transferable

📊 Chesnok Red (Hardneck - Purple Stripe) Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
240-270
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
summer
Type
OP

🎓 Kansas Extension Resources

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