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Variety fit — Connecticut

Can I grow Golden Supreme apple in Connecticut?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1632 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Connecticut’s main growing area (06033): zone 6b, ~1,632 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Golden Supreme requirements vs. Connecticut climate
Golden Supreme hardinessUSDA zones 4–8
Connecticut average chill (06033)1,632 hours (1,385–1,860 across 10 winters)
Connecticut zone (06033)USDA zone 6b
Golden Supreme appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Golden Supreme apple in Connecticut?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1632 chill hours both suit this variety.

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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] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026