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Growing California Late in Washington

Allium sativum 'California Late'

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

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 4135 days

This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 4 only has 135 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 135+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 5160 days

This variety needs 270 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 110+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

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.

⚠️ 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

📊 California Late Quick Facts

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

🎓 Washington Extension Resources

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

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