Variety fit — Hawaii
Can I grow August Pride peach in Hawaii?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Needs about 200 chill hours; your area averages 0 and tops out near 0.
- Your zone 12b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 8–10); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on Hawaii’s main growing area (96813): zone 12b, ~0 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| August Pride chill requirement | 200–300 chill hours |
|---|---|
| August Pride hardiness | USDA zones 8–10 |
| Hawaii average chill (96813) | 0 hours (0–0 across 10 winters) |
| Hawaii zone (96813) | USDA zone 12b |
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow August Pride peach in Hawaii?
- Probably not — Needs about 200 chill hours; your area averages 0 and tops out near 0.
Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
- [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Peaches — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. August Pride — variety specifications — accessed October 2026