Peach
Can I Grow Reliance?
Reliance is the cold-hardiest peach available — surviving temperatures down to -25°F when fully dormant. It brings peach growing to regions previously thought impossible.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
1000
Hardiness Zones
4-5-6-7-8
Harvest
Early August
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About Reliance
Reliance is the cold-hardiest peach available — surviving temperatures down to -25°F when fully dormant. It brings peach growing to regions previously thought impossible.
Reliance requires 1000 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
⚠️ Common Challenges
Flavor is good but not exceptional; soft texture means it doesn't ship or store well.
❌ Common Misconception
Can I grow Reliance in Zone 9 or warmer?
No. While Reliance is listed for zones 4-8, it requires 1000 chill hours to produce fruit. Warm zones like 9+ typically receive only 200-400 chill hours. The tree may survive but will not fruit reliably. Consider low-chill alternatives like Anna apple (200h) or Tropic Snow peach (200h) instead.
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Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.