Variety fit — Quebec
Can I grow First Kiss apple in Quebec?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 5a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on Quebec’s main growing area (J0J): zone 5a, ~1,364 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| First Kiss hardiness | USDA zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Quebec average chill (J0J) | 1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters) |
| Quebec zone (J0J) | USDA zone 5a |
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These meet Quebec’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
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Questions
- Can I grow First Kiss apple in Quebec?
- Probably not — Your zone 5a 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] 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