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Growing African Blue in New York
Ocimum 'African Blue'
Humid ContinentalZones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7120-200 day season
🏛️ New York Growing Overview
Climate
Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 6
Last Frost Range
April 1 - May 30
First Frost Range
September 15 - November 1
Famous New York crops: Apples, Grapes, Cabbage, Onions, Dairy
📍 Zone Suitability in New York
✓ Best Zones for African Blue
Zone 3120 days
This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 3's 120-day growing season.
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.
Zone 6185 days
This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 6's 185-day growing season.
Zone 7210 days
This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 7's 210-day growing season.
⚠️ New York Growing Challenges
⚠️Variable weather
⚠️Lake effect (west)
⚠️Short season (Adirondacks)
✓ New York Growing Advantages
✓Diverse microclimates
✓World-class markets
✓Strong extension
📊 African Blue Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
60-90
Difficulty
beginner
Season
summer
Type
F1
🎓 New York Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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