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Growing African Blue in Oklahoma

Ocimum 'African Blue'

Humid Subtropical to Semi-aridZones 6, 7, 8185-230 day season

🏛️ Oklahoma Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Subtropical to Semi-arid
Primary Zone
Zone 7
Last Frost Range
March 25 - April 15
First Frost Range
October 25 - November 10
Famous Oklahoma crops: Wheat, Cotton, Cattle, Pecans, Peanuts

📍 Zone Suitability in Oklahoma

✓ Best Zones for African Blue

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.

Zone 8240 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.

⚠️ Oklahoma Growing Challenges

⚠️Drought
⚠️High winds
⚠️Tornadoes
⚠️Variable weather

✓ Oklahoma Growing Advantages

✓Long season
✓Good soil (east)
✓Low land costs

📊 African Blue Quick Facts

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

🎓 Oklahoma Extension Resources

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

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📍 View African Blue Guide for Other States

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240-270 days
California Early (Softneck)
240-270 days
California Late
270-300 days
Chesnok Red
240-270 days
Chesnok Red (Hardneck - Purple Stripe)
240-270 days
Cinnamon Basil
60-90 days

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