Variety fit — Nebraska
Can I grow First Kiss apple in Nebraska?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 6a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on Nebraska’s main growing area (68508): zone 6a, ~1,378 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| First Kiss hardiness | USDA zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Nebraska average chill (68508) | 1,378 hours (1,136–1,691 across 10 winters) |
| Nebraska zone (68508) | USDA zone 6a |
Better apple choices for Nebraska
These meet Nebraska’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow First Kiss apple in Nebraska?
- Probably not — Your zone 6a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
- [3] University of Minnesota (Minnesota Hardy / Horticultural Research Center). All University of Minnesota Apple Varieties — Minnesota Hardy — accessed July 2026