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Growing King Richard in Wisconsin

Allium ampeloprasum 'King Richard'

Humid ContinentalZones 3, 4, 5110-160 day season

🏛️ Wisconsin Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 4
Last Frost Range
April 25 - June 1
First Frost Range
September 15 - October 15
Famous Wisconsin crops: Cranberries, Potatoes, Sweet corn, Snap beans, Dairy

📍 Zone Suitability in Wisconsin

✓ Best Zones for King Richard

Zone 3120 days

This variety matures in 80 days, well within Zone 3's 120-day growing season.

Zone 4135 days

This variety matures in 80 days, well within Zone 4's 135-day growing season.

Zone 5160 days

This variety matures in 80 days, well within Zone 5's 160-day growing season.

⚠️ Wisconsin Growing Challenges

⚠️Cold winters
⚠️Short season
⚠️Variable spring
⚠️Deer pressure

✓ Wisconsin Growing Advantages

✓Dairy-vegetable synergy
✓Clean water
✓Strong local markets

📊 King Richard Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
80-150
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
summer
Type
OP

🎓 Wisconsin Extension Resources

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

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🌱 Other ampeloprasum Varieties for Wisconsin

American Flag
80-150 days
Bandit
80-150 days
Lancelot
80-150 days

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