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Growing King Richard in North Carolina
Allium ampeloprasum 'King Richard'
Humid SubtropicalZones 5, 6, 7, 8180-240 day season
🏛️ North Carolina Growing Overview
Climate
Humid Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 7
Last Frost Range
March 15 - April 30
First Frost Range
October 15 - November 15
Famous North Carolina crops: Sweet potatoes, Tobacco, Blueberries, Strawberries, Hogs
📍 Zone Suitability in North Carolina
✓ Best Zones for King Richard
Zone 5160 days
This variety matures in 80 days, well within Zone 5's 160-day growing season.
Zone 6185 days
This variety matures in 80 days, well within Zone 6's 185-day growing season.
Zone 7210 days
This variety matures in 80 days, well within Zone 7's 210-day growing season.
Zone 8240 days
This variety matures in 80 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.
⚠️ North Carolina Growing Challenges
⚠️Clay soil
⚠️Humidity diseases
⚠️Variable elevation
⚠️Hurricanes (coast)
✓ North Carolina Growing Advantages
✓Long season
✓Diverse terrain
✓Strong tobacco-to-food transition
📊 King Richard Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
80-150
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
summer
Type
OP
🎓 North Carolina Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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