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Variety fit — Ohio

Can I grow Tomcot apricot in Ohio?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6a and typical 1493 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Ohio’s main growing area (44691): zone 6a, ~1,493 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Tomcot requirements vs. Ohio climate
Tomcot chill requirement500 chill hours
Tomcot hardinessUSDA zones 4–9
Ohio average chill (44691)1,493 hours (1,265–1,755 across 10 winters)
Ohio zone (44691)USDA zone 6a
Tomcot apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Tomcot apricot in Ohio?
Yes — Your zone 6a and typical 1493 chill hours both suit this variety.

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. Tomcot Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026