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Growing African Blue in Pennsylvania

Ocimum 'African Blue'

Humid ContinentalZones 5, 6, 7145-200 day season

🏛️ Pennsylvania Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 6
Last Frost Range
April 10 - May 20
First Frost Range
September 25 - November 1
Famous Pennsylvania crops: Mushrooms, Apples, Tomatoes, Sweet corn, Christmas trees

📍 Zone Suitability in Pennsylvania

✓ Best Zones for African Blue

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.

⚠️ Pennsylvania Growing Challenges

⚠️Rocky soil
⚠️Deer pressure
⚠️Variable terrain
⚠️Spotted lanternfly

✓ Pennsylvania Growing Advantages

✓Good rainfall
✓Strong local markets
✓Diverse farming heritage

📊 African Blue Quick Facts

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

🎓 Pennsylvania Extension Resources

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

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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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