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Variety fit — California

Can I grow Belle of Georgia peach in California?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 9b and typical 1018 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on California’s main growing area (95820): zone 9b, ~1,018 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Belle of Georgia requirements vs. California climate
Belle of Georgia chill requirement750–900 chill hours
California average chill (95820)1,018 hours (808–1,470 across 10 winters)
California zone (95820)USDA zone 9b
USDA pomological watercolor of Belle of Georgia peach
Prunus persica: Belle of GeorgiaUSDA pomological watercolor, Deborah Griscom Passmore, 1901 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Belle of Georgia peach in California?
Yes — Your zone 9b and typical 1018 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] University of Georgia Extension (CAES). Home Garden Peaches (Circular 1063) — accessed July 2026