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Growing Vidalia in Michigan
Allium cepa 'Vidalia'
Humid Continental (Lake Effect)Zones 4, 5, 6130-180 day season
🏛️ Michigan Growing Overview
Climate
Humid Continental (Lake Effect)
Primary Zone
Zone 5
Last Frost Range
April 20 - May 30
First Frost Range
September 20 - October 20
Famous Michigan crops: Tart cherries, Blueberries, Apples, Asparagus, Dry beans
📍 Zone Suitability in Michigan
✓ Best Zones for Vidalia
⚠️ Challenging Zones
Zone 4135 days
This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 4 only has 135 frost-free days.
Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 35+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.
Zone 5160 days
This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.
Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 10+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.
⚠️ Michigan Growing Challenges
⚠️Lake effect weather
⚠️Late spring
⚠️Short season (north)
⚠️Cherry diseases
✓ Michigan Growing Advantages
✓Lake moderation for fruit
✓Excellent fruit region
✓Good water resources
📊 Vidalia Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
170-190
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom
🎓 Michigan Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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