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Variety fit — Ontario

Can I grow Belle of Georgia peach in Ontario?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1677 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Ontario’s main growing area (L2R): zone 6b, ~1,677 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Belle of Georgia requirements vs. Ontario climate
Belle of Georgia chill requirement750–900 chill hours
Ontario average chill (L2R)1,677 hours (1,342–1,953 across 10 winters)
Ontario zone (L2R)USDA zone 6b
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 Ontario?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1677 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] University of Georgia Extension (CAES). Home Garden Peaches (Circular 1063) — accessed July 2026