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Variety fit — Nevada

Can I grow Harcot apricot in Nevada?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7b and typical 2052 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Nevada’s main growing area (89501): zone 7b, ~2,052 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Harcot requirements vs. Nevada climate
Harcot chill requirement700 chill hours
Harcot hardinessUSDA zones 4–9
Nevada average chill (89501)2,052 hours (1,799–2,229 across 10 winters)
Nevada zone (89501)USDA zone 7b
Harcot apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Harcot apricot in Nevada?
Yes — Your zone 7b and typical 2052 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] Dave Wilson Nursery. Harcot Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026