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Variety fit — New York

Can I grow Granny Smith apple in New York?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1669 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on New York’s main growing area (14456): zone 6b, ~1,669 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Granny Smith requirements vs. New York climate
Granny Smith chill requirement400 chill hours
Granny Smith hardinessUSDA zones 5–8
New York average chill (14456)1,669 hours (1,395–1,894 across 10 winters)
New York zone (14456)USDA zone 6b
USDA pomological watercolor of Granny Smith apple
Malus domestica: Granny SmithUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1925 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Granny Smith apple in New York?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1669 chill hours both suit this variety.

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
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026