Variety fit — British Columbia

Can I grow First Kiss apple in British Columbia?

The verdict

Not recommended

Your zone 7a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.

Based on British Columbia’s main growing area (V1Y): zone 7a, ~2,360 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

First Kiss requirements vs. British Columbia climate
First Kiss hardiness	USDA zone 4
British Columbia average chill (V1Y)	2,360 hours (1,639–2,811 across 10 winters)
British Columbia zone (V1Y)	USDA zone 7a

First Kiss appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

These meet British Columbia’s chill hours and zone comfortably:

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow First Kiss apple in British Columbia?: Probably not — Your zone 7a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.

[1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
[2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
[3] University of Minnesota (Minnesota Hardy / Horticultural Research Center). All University of Minnesota Apple Varieties — Minnesota Hardy — accessed July 2026