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Growing California Late in Texas

Allium sativum 'California Late'

Diverse: Humid to AridZones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10180-330 day season

🏛️ Texas Growing Overview

Climate
Diverse: Humid to Arid
Primary Zone
Zone 8
Last Frost Range
February 1 - April 15
First Frost Range
October 15 - December 15
Famous Texas crops: Cotton, Cattle, Citrus (Valley), Onions, Pecans

📍 Zone Suitability in Texas

⚠️ 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.

⚠️ Texas Growing Challenges

⚠️Extreme heat
⚠️Drought (west)
⚠️Alkaline soil
⚠️Fire ants

Texas Growing Advantages

Long season
Year-round (south)
Diverse climates
Large markets

📊 California Late Quick Facts

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

🎓 Texas Extension Resources

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

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