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Growing Vidalia in Louisiana

Allium cepa 'Vidalia'

Humid SubtropicalZones 8, 9, 10240-320 day season

🏛️ Louisiana Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 9
Last Frost Range
February 15 - March 15
First Frost Range
November 15 - December 15
Famous Louisiana crops: Sugarcane, Rice, Cotton, Sweet potatoes, Crawfish

📍 Zone Suitability in Louisiana

✓ Best Zones for Vidalia

Zone 8240 days

This variety matures in 170 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.

Zone 9275 days

This variety matures in 170 days, well within Zone 9's 275-day growing season.

Zone 10320 days

This variety matures in 170 days, well within Zone 10's 320-day growing season.

⚠️ Louisiana Growing Challenges

⚠️Hurricanes
⚠️Flooding
⚠️High humidity
⚠️Subsidence

✓ Louisiana Growing Advantages

✓Very long season
✓Rich delta soil
✓Abundant water

📊 Vidalia Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
170-190
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom

🎓 Louisiana Extension Resources

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

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📍 View Vidalia Guide for Other States

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🌱 Other Onion Varieties for Louisiana

Ailsa Craig
105-125 days
Ambition (F1)
90-120 days
Cipollini Red
80-95 days
Cipollini Yellow
80-95 days
Conservor (F1)
90-120 days
Copra
104-114 days

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