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Growing French Gray (Griselle) in Virginia
Allium cepa 'French Gray (Griselle)'
Humid SubtropicalZones 5, 6, 7, 8165-230 day season
🏛️ Virginia Growing Overview
Climate
Humid Subtropical
Primary Zone
Zone 7
Last Frost Range
March 25 - May 10
First Frost Range
October 5 - November 15
Famous Virginia crops: Tobacco, Peanuts, Wine grapes, Apples, Tomatoes
📍 Zone Suitability in Virginia
✓ Best Zones for French Gray (Griselle)
Zone 5160 days
This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 5's 160-day growing season.
Zone 6185 days
This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 6's 185-day growing season.
Zone 7210 days
This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 7's 210-day growing season.
Zone 8240 days
This variety matures in 90 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.
⚠️ Virginia Growing Challenges
⚠️Clay soil
⚠️Deer pressure
⚠️Variable terrain
⚠️Stink bugs
✓ Virginia Growing Advantages
✓Diverse climates
✓Strong local markets
✓Long agricultural history
📊 French Gray (Griselle) Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
90-120
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
summer
Type
OP
🎓 Virginia Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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