nut variety in zone 6a
Kanza pecan in zone 6a
Kanza · Carya illinoinensis
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Chill needed
- 400 to 700 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 200 to 260
The verdict
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About Kanza
Sweet, oily, classic pecan flavor; baking, fresh, pies. Northern type with strong scab resistance, the recommended choice for the Midwest and upper South. Reliable cropper.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Disease resistance
Documented resistance for Kanza; useful for low-spray management in zone 6a.
- pecan-scab
Modified care for zone 6a
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Kanza in adjacent zones
Other pecan varieties for zone 6a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Kanza pecan grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Kanza is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 8a, which includes zone 6a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 6a?
Pecan needs 400 to 700 chill hours. Zone 6a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
- Does Kanza resist regional diseases in zone 6a?
Kanza carries documented resistance to pecan-scab, which can simplify low-spray management in zone 6a.
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Image: "Carya illinoinensis foliagenuts", by Brad Haire, University of Georgia, USA, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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