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Growing African Blue in Minnesota

Ocimum 'African Blue'

Humid Continental (Cold)Zones 3, 4, 5100-160 day season

🏛️ Minnesota Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental (Cold)
Primary Zone
Zone 4
Last Frost Range
May 1 - May 30
First Frost Range
September 15 - October 10
Famous Minnesota crops: Wild rice, Sweet corn, Potatoes, Sugar beets, Turkeys

📍 Zone Suitability in Minnesota

✓ Best Zones for African Blue

Zone 3120 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 3's 120-day growing season.

Zone 4135 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 4's 135-day growing season.

Zone 5160 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 5's 160-day growing season.

⚠️ Minnesota Growing Challenges

⚠️Very cold winters
⚠️Short season
⚠️Late spring
⚠️Heavy snow

✓ Minnesota Growing Advantages

✓Cold-hardy variety breeding
✓Clean water
✓Low disease pressure

📊 African Blue Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
60-90
Difficulty
beginner
Season
summer
Type
F1

🎓 Minnesota Extension Resources

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

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240-270 days
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240-270 days
California Late
270-300 days
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240-270 days
Chesnok Red (Hardneck - Purple Stripe)
240-270 days
Cinnamon Basil
60-90 days

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