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Growing African Blue in Washington
Ocimum 'African Blue'
Marine to Semi-aridZones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9130-260 day season
🏛️ Washington Growing Overview
Climate
Marine to Semi-arid
Primary Zone
Zone 8
Last Frost Range
March 15 - June 1
First Frost Range
September 15 - November 15
Famous Washington crops: Apples, Cherries, Hops, Potatoes, Wheat, Wine grapes
📍 Zone Suitability in Washington
✓ Best Zones for African Blue
Zone 4135 days
This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 4's 135-day growing season.
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.
Zone 8240 days
This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 8's 240-day growing season.
Zone 9275 days
This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 9's 275-day growing season.
⚠️ Washington Growing Challenges
⚠️Rain (west)
⚠️Dry/irrigation needed (east)
⚠️Slugs
⚠️Cool summers (west)
✓ Washington Growing Advantages
✓Irrigation infrastructure (east)
✓Mild climate (west)
✓Long summer days
📊 African Blue Quick Facts
Days to Maturity
60-90
Difficulty
beginner
Season
summer
Type
F1
🎓 Washington Extension Resources
For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:
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