nut variety in zone 7b
Mission almond in zone 7b
Mission · Prunus dulcis
- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 days
- Chill needed
- 200 to 500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 180 to 240
The verdict
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About Mission
Sweet, rich, hard-shelled medium kernels; baking, processing, traditional almonds. Late-blooming California heritage variety, often the pollinizer for Nonpareil.
Critical timing for zone 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
- ▸ Late summer disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7b
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Mission in adjacent zones
Other almond varieties for zone 7b
- All-In-One
Sweet, mild, soft kernels; fresh, baking, almond flour. Self-pollinating semi-dwarf (12-15 ft), the home-orcha…
- Hall's Hardy
Sweet, rich, marzipan-like flavor with slight bitterness; baking, marzipan, fresh. The cold-hardy home-garden …
- Nonpareil
Sweet, mild, smooth kernels; the global commercial standard, fresh, baking, processing. California's leading v…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Mission almond grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Mission is recommended for USDA zones 7b through 9a, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
Almond needs 200 to 500 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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