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Variety fit — Hawaii

Can I grow First Kiss apple in Hawaii?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 12b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); 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

First Kiss requirements vs. Hawaii climate
First Kiss hardinessUSDA zone 4
Hawaii average chill (96813)0 hours (0–0 across 10 winters)
Hawaii zone (96813)USDA zone 12b
First Kiss appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow First Kiss apple in Hawaii?
Probably not — Your zone 12b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.

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 Minnesota (Minnesota Hardy / Horticultural Research Center). All University of Minnesota Apple Varieties — Minnesota Hardy — accessed July 2026