Variety fit — New Hampshire
Can I grow Parfianka pomegranate in New Hampshire?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 5b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Based on New Hampshire’s main growing area (03301): zone 5b, ~1,520 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Parfianka chill requirement | 100–200 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Parfianka hardiness | USDA zones 7–10 |
| New Hampshire average chill (03301) | 1,520 hours (1,318–1,792 across 10 winters) |
| New Hampshire zone (03301) | USDA zone 5b |
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Parfianka pomegranate in New Hampshire?
- Probably not — Your zone 5b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
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] Dave Wilson Nursery. Parfianka Pomegranate — variety specifications — accessed July 2026