Variety fit — Maryland
Can I grow Idared apple in Maryland?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 7a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–6); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on Maryland’s main growing area (21701): zone 7a, ~1,647 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Idared hardiness | USDA zones 4–6 |
|---|---|
| Maryland average chill (21701) | 1,647 hours (1,401–1,871 across 10 winters) |
| Maryland zone (21701) | USDA zone 7a |
Better apple choices for Maryland
These meet Maryland’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Idared apple in Maryland?
- Probably not — Your zone 7a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–6); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
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] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026