Variety fit — Alberta
Can I grow UFSun peach in Alberta?
The verdict
Maybe — with caveats
- Your typical 1361 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 Alberta’s main growing area (T2P): zone 4a, ~1,361 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| UFSun chill requirement | 100 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Alberta average chill (T2P) | 1,361 hours (999–1,619 across 10 winters) |
| Alberta zone (T2P) | USDA zone 4a |
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These meet Alberta’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
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- Can I grow UFSun peach in Alberta?
- Possibly — Your typical 1361 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] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
- [3] University of Florida IFAS Extension. Florida Peach and Nectarine Varieties (CIR1159/MG374) — accessed July 2026