So, you’re honing your gardening skills and have decided to plant a fruit tree or three! You might be thinking, “I’ll just pick my favorite varieties to eat and get ‘er done!” Whoa, Nelly…it’s not that simple.
In picking fruit trees, you not only need to know your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone, but about Chill Hours. Your USDA zone will tell you the coldest temperatures in your area. Broadly speaking, the chill hours tell you how long the cold temperatures last. (more…)