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Growing African Blue in Nebraska

Ocimum 'African Blue'

Semi-arid to Humid ContinentalZones 4, 5140-175 day season

🏛️ Nebraska Growing Overview

Climate
Semi-arid to Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 5
Last Frost Range
April 25 - May 15
First Frost Range
September 25 - October 15
Famous Nebraska crops: Corn, Soybeans, Cattle, Dry beans, Popcorn

📍 Zone Suitability in Nebraska

✓ Best Zones for African Blue

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.

⚠️ Nebraska Growing Challenges

⚠️Drought (west)
⚠️Hail
⚠️High winds
⚠️Irrigation dependent (west)

✓ Nebraska Growing Advantages

✓Excellent soil (east)
✓Ogallala aquifer irrigation
✓Long days

📊 African Blue Quick Facts

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

🎓 Nebraska 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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270-300 days
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240-270 days
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240-270 days
Cinnamon Basil
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