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Variety fit — Minnesota

Can I grow Cresthaven peach in Minnesota?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5a and typical 1191 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Minnesota’s main growing area (55401): zone 5a, ~1,191 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Cresthaven requirements vs. Minnesota climate
Cresthaven chill requirement900+ chill hours
Minnesota average chill (55401)1,191 hours (1,020–1,451 across 10 winters)
Minnesota zone (55401)USDA zone 5a
Cresthaven peachSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Cresthaven peach in Minnesota?
Yes — Your zone 5a and typical 1191 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