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Growing Vidalia in Minnesota

Allium cepa 'Vidalia'

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

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 3120 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 3 only has 120 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 50+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

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.

⚠️ Minnesota Growing Challenges

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

Minnesota Growing Advantages

Cold-hardy variety breeding
Clean water
Low disease pressure

📊 Vidalia Quick Facts

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

🎓 Minnesota Extension Resources

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

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