vegetable variety in zone 6a
Walla Walla onion in zone 6a
Walla Walla · Allium cepa
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 130
The verdict
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About Walla Walla
Very sweet, juicy, mild; large flat-topped pale yellow onion. Fresh, salads, burgers, onion rings. Short-day storage minimal (2-3 months); eat early. Classic Pacific Northwest variety.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Walla Walla in adjacent zones
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- Red Burgundy
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- Yellow Sweet Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Walla Walla onion grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Walla Walla is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 6a.
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