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Growing California Late in Tennessee

Allium sativum 'California Late'

Humid SubtropicalZones 6, 7, 8180-220 day season

🏛️ Tennessee Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 7
Last Frost Range
March 25 - April 25
First Frost Range
October 10 - November 5
Famous Tennessee crops: Tobacco, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle, Tomatoes

📍 Zone Suitability in Tennessee

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 6185 days

This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 6 only has 185 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 85+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 7210 days

This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 7 only has 210 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 60+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 8240 days

This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 8 only has 240 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 30+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

⚠️ Tennessee Growing Challenges

⚠️Humidity diseases
⚠️Clay soil
⚠️Deer pressure
⚠️Variable terrain

Tennessee Growing Advantages

Long season
Good rainfall
Diverse agriculture
Central location

📊 California Late Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
270-300
Difficulty
beginner
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom

🎓 Tennessee Extension Resources

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

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