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Hall's Hardy almond

nut variety in zone 6b

Hall's Hardy almond in zone 6b

Hall's Hardy · Prunus dulcis

Zone
6b -5°F to 0°F
Growing season
190 days
Chill needed
200 to 500 below 45°F
Days to harvest
180 to 240

The verdict

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About Hall's Hardy

Sweet, rich, marzipan-like flavor with slight bitterness; baking, marzipan, fresh. The cold-hardy home-garden almond, productive in zones 5b-7 where commercial varieties fail. Self-fertile, late-blooming.

Critical timing for zone 6b

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Common challenges in zone 6b

  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust
  • ▸ Fire blight
  • ▸ Stink bugs

Modified care for zone 6b

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Hall's Hardy in adjacent zones

Other almond varieties for zone 6b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Hall's Hardy almond grow in zone 6b?

Yes. Hall's Hardy is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 7b, which includes zone 6b.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 6b?

Almond needs 200 to 500 chill hours. Zone 6b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

Image: "Almendras (Prunus dulcis), Huérmeda, España 2012-05-19, DD 01", by Diego Delso, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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