Variety fit — North Dakota
Can I grow First Kiss apple in North Dakota?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 4a and typical 1044 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on North Dakota’s main growing area (58102): zone 4a, ~1,044 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| First Kiss hardiness | USDA zone 4 |
|---|---|
| North Dakota average chill (58102) | 1,044 hours (672–1,336 across 10 winters) |
| North Dakota zone (58102) | USDA zone 4a |
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- Can I grow First Kiss apple in North Dakota?
- Yes — Your zone 4a and typical 1044 chill hours both suit this variety.
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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