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Growing California Early in Nebraska
Allium sativum 'California Early'
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
⚠️ Challenging Zones
Zone 4135 days
This variety needs 240 days, but Zone 4 only has 135 frost-free days.
Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 105+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.
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.
⚠️ Nebraska Growing Challenges
⚠️Drought (west)
⚠️Hail
⚠️High winds
⚠️Irrigation dependent (west)
✓ Nebraska Growing Advantages
✓Excellent soil (east)
✓Ogallala aquifer irrigation
✓Long days
📊 California Early Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
240-270
Difficulty
beginner
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom
🎓 Nebraska Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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