Variety fit — Missouri
Can I grow SnowSweet apple in Missouri?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 6b and typical 1484 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Missouri’s main growing area (65201): zone 6b, ~1,484 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| SnowSweet hardiness | USDA zones 4–6 |
|---|---|
| Missouri average chill (65201) | 1,484 hours (1,165–1,754 across 10 winters) |
| Missouri zone (65201) | USDA zone 6b |
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- Can I grow SnowSweet apple in Missouri?
- Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1484 chill hours both suit this variety.
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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