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Growing French Gray (Griselle) in Mississippi

Allium cepa 'French Gray (Griselle)'

Humid SubtropicalZones 7, 8, 9210-270 day season

🏛️ Mississippi Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 8
Last Frost Range
March 1 - April 1
First Frost Range
October 25 - November 20
Famous Mississippi crops: Cotton, Soybeans, Corn, Catfish, Sweet potatoes

📍 Zone Suitability in Mississippi

✓ Best Zones for French Gray (Griselle)

Zone 7210 days

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

Zone 8240 days

This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.

Zone 9275 days

This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 9's 275-day growing season.

⚠️ Mississippi Growing Challenges

⚠️Extreme heat
⚠️Humidity diseases
⚠️Flooding
⚠️Fire ants

✓ Mississippi Growing Advantages

✓Long season
✓Rich delta soil
✓Low land costs
✓Adequate rainfall

📊 French Gray (Griselle) Quick Facts

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

🎓 Mississippi Extension Resources

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

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📍 View French Gray (Griselle) Guide for Other States

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🌱 Other Onion Varieties for Mississippi

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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