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Growing Vidalia in New York

Allium cepa 'Vidalia'

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

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 3120 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 3 only has 120 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 50+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 4135 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 4 only has 135 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 35+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 5160 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 10+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

⚠️ New York Growing Challenges

⚠️Variable weather
⚠️Lake effect (west)
⚠️Short season (Adirondacks)

New York Growing Advantages

Diverse microclimates
World-class markets
Strong extension

📊 Vidalia Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
170-190
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom

🎓 New York Extension Resources

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

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