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Variety fit — Quebec

Can I grow TropicSweet apple in Quebec?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5a and typical 1364 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Quebec’s main growing area (J0J): zone 5a, ~1,364 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

TropicSweet requirements vs. Quebec climate
TropicSweet chill requirement300 chill hours
Quebec average chill (J0J)1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters)
Quebec zone (J0J)USDA zone 5a
TropicSweet appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow TropicSweet apple in Quebec?
Yes — Your zone 5a and typical 1364 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] University of Florida IFAS Extension. Low-Chill Apple Cultivars for North Florida and North Central Florida (HS764/MG368) — accessed July 2026