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Growing Patterson in Texas
Allium cepa 'Patterson'
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
✓ Best Zones for Patterson
Zone 6185 days
This variety matures in 104 days, well within Zone 6's 185-day growing season.
Zone 7210 days
This variety matures in 104 days, well within Zone 7's 210-day growing season.
Zone 8240 days
This variety matures in 104 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.
Zone 9275 days
This variety matures in 104 days, well within Zone 9's 275-day growing season.
Zone 10320 days
This variety matures in 104 days, well within Zone 10's 320-day growing season.
⚠️ Texas Growing Challenges
⚠️Extreme heat
⚠️Drought (west)
⚠️Alkaline soil
⚠️Fire ants
✓ Texas Growing Advantages
✓Long season
✓Year-round (south)
✓Diverse climates
✓Large markets
📊 Patterson Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
104-114
Difficulty
beginner
Season
spring
Type
F1
🎓 Texas Extension Resources
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