vegetable variety in zone 5a
Copra onion in zone 5a
Copra · Allium cepa
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 130
The verdict
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About Copra
Pungent, dense, dependable storage onion; small to medium yellow globes. Cooking, soups, sauteing. Stores 8-10 months, the longest-keeping yellow onion for the home garden.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Copra in adjacent zones
Other onion varieties for zone 5a
- Red Burgundy
Sweet-mild, deep magenta rings; the classic red salad onion. Fresh, burgers, pickling, salsa. Stores 3-4 month…
- Walla Walla
Very sweet, juicy, mild; large flat-topped pale yellow onion. Fresh, salads, burgers, onion rings. Short-day s…
- Yellow Sweet Spanish
Mildly sweet, large globes, classic golden-skinned onion; the all-purpose home-garden onion. Cooking, slicing,…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Copra onion grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Copra is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6b, which includes zone 5a.
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