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Variety fit — Ontario

Can I grow Northern Spy apple in Ontario?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1677 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Ontario’s main growing area (L2R): zone 6b, ~1,677 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Northern Spy requirements vs. Ontario climate
Northern Spy hardinessUSDA zones 4–8
Ontario average chill (L2R)1,677 hours (1,342–1,953 across 10 winters)
Ontario zone (L2R)USDA zone 6b
USDA pomological watercolor of Northern Spy apple
Malus domestica: Northern SpyUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1918 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Northern Spy apple in Ontario?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1677 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026