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Growing California Early (Softneck) in Missouri

Allium sativum 'California Early (Softneck)'

Humid Continental/SubtropicalZones 5, 6, 7170-210 day season

🏛️ Missouri Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental/Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 6
Last Frost Range
April 5 - April 30
First Frost Range
October 10 - November 1
Famous Missouri crops: Soybeans, Corn, Rice (Bootheel), Cattle, Hogs

📍 Zone Suitability in Missouri

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 5160 days

This variety needs 240 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 80+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 6185 days

This variety needs 240 days, but Zone 6 only has 185 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 55+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 7210 days

This variety needs 240 days, but Zone 7 only has 210 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 30+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

⚠️ Missouri Growing Challenges

⚠️Variable weather
⚠️Flooding
⚠️Hot summers
⚠️Ozark rocky soil

Missouri Growing Advantages

Central location
Good soil (north)
Long season (south)

📊 California Early (Softneck) Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
240-270
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
summer
Type
OP

🎓 Missouri Extension Resources

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

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