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Growing French Gray (Griselle) in Kansas

Allium cepa 'French Gray (Griselle)'

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

✓ Best Zones for French Gray (Griselle)

Zone 5160 days

This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 5's 160-day growing season.

Zone 6185 days

This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 6's 185-day growing season.

Zone 7210 days

This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 7's 210-day growing season.

⚠️ Kansas Growing Challenges

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

✓ Kansas Growing Advantages

✓Good soil
✓Long days
✓Wheat expertise transferable

📊 French Gray (Griselle) Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
90-120
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
summer
Type
OP

🎓 Kansas Extension Resources

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

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90-120 days
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80-95 days
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80-95 days
Conservor (F1)
90-120 days
Copra
104-114 days

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