Variety fit — Florida
Can I grow TropicSweet apple in Florida?
The verdict
Maybe — with caveats
- Your typical 300 chill hours meet this variety's needs, but no published hardiness range exists for it, so we can't confirm it survives your winters.
Based on Florida’s main growing area (32601): zone 9a, ~300 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| TropicSweet chill requirement | 300 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Florida average chill (32601) | 300 hours (130–470 across 10 winters) |
| Florida zone (32601) | USDA zone 9a |
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- Can I grow TropicSweet apple in Florida?
- Possibly — Your typical 300 chill hours meet this variety's needs, but no published hardiness range exists for it, so we can't confirm it survives your winters.
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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] University of Florida IFAS Extension. Low-Chill Apple Cultivars for North Florida and North Central Florida (HS764/MG368) — accessed July 2026