There is a certain level of adaptability that trees have. For example, I have a Fuji apple that requires 500 chill hours in my backyard (we're in a zone that gets about 200/yr). I planted it in a spot that gets morning shade (and cooler temperatures) against a wall, so it fruits. Perhaps not as much as something with lower chill requirements, but nevertheless I get fruit from it. A colleague of mine is experimenting with growing high-chill hour stone fruit trees in a coastal environment and after several years he swears they are adapting to the lower chill hours. So, if you have space to experiment, it might be worth it.
I have not personally tried them, but there is a local nursery that carries a low-chill gooseberry in stock. So it is possible. I don't know how well they produce though.
I have not seed that done successfully, but some trees do adapt to lower chill hours over the years. Tom Spelling of Dave Wilson Nursery has been doing research on this and shown that it happens.
Glad to hear our videos are reaching those outside the US! I know we're behind the times with our Imperial measuring system. Another remnant of colonization we need to fix.
Thanks for explaining fruit trees dormancy and their need for chill hours. This is very helpful!
Can you increase chill hours by shading ??
There is a certain level of adaptability that trees have. For example, I have a Fuji apple that requires 500 chill hours in my backyard (we're in a zone that gets about 200/yr). I planted it in a spot that gets morning shade (and cooler temperatures) against a wall, so it fruits. Perhaps not as much as something with lower chill requirements, but nevertheless I get fruit from it. A colleague of mine is experimenting with growing high-chill hour stone fruit trees in a coastal environment and after several years he swears they are adapting to the lower chill hours. So, if you have space to experiment, it might be worth it.
Have you tried currants or gooseberries?
I have not personally tried them, but there is a local nursery that carries a low-chill gooseberry in stock. So it is possible. I don't know how well they produce though.
@@Gardenerd interesting. I am always pushing boundaries and trying things lol…
I will give it a go anyway..
Excuse me what is the name of this beautiful tree behind you?
That is a loquat tree. Delicious sub-tropical that is native to Mexico.
@@Gardenerd Thank you.
Summer high 36 degree and winter high chill - 7 degree
Can you fake chill hours by putting ice on the soil lol
I have not seed that done successfully, but some trees do adapt to lower chill hours over the years. Tom Spelling of Dave Wilson Nursery has been doing research on this and shown that it happens.
32degrees and 45 degrees 😂😮 huh! What? Sorry, I don't speak American 😂😂😂
Glad to hear our videos are reaching those outside the US! I know we're behind the times with our Imperial measuring system. Another remnant of colonization we need to fix.