Lodi, California / Cherry Chill

Total Chill: 52 (Feb 15)

Day 107 / 107 (100%)

Current Season

Total Chill: 52 (Feb 15)

Method: Dynamic/Portions Model

Season: Nov 01, 25 - Feb 15, 2026

Chill accumulation tracks the cold exposure needed for dormant fruit trees and plants to break dormancy and bloom properly in spring.

Thresholds mark specific chill values when dormancy requirements are typically met, with crossing dates showing when your season reaches each milestone.

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Thresholds & Notes

Early Dormancy 5 Chill Hours

Nov 24, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 11, 2022

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Early accumulation slow. Finish harvest cleanup and sanitation.

Leaf Drop Complete 10 Chill Hours

Nov 30, 2025 | Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 8, 2023 | Nov 22, 2022

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Apply copper spray for bacterial canker.

Deep Dormancy 15 Chill Hours

Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 1, 2022

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Safe window for major pruning opens.

Midpoint Approach 20 Chill Hours

Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 8, 2022

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Order trees for replanting.

Midwinter Mark 25 Chill Hours

Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 7, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | Dec 15, 2022

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Apply dormant oil if scales were problematic.

Low-Chill Satisfied 30 Chill Hours

Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 13, 2024 | Dec 22, 2022

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Low-chill varieties (Minnie Royal) requirement met.

Royal Series Complete 35 Chill Hours

Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 25, 2024 | Dec 29, 2022

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Royal Lee Royal Crimson requirement satisfied. Continue pruning.

Final Pruning Window 40 Chill Hours

Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 24, 2025 | Feb 7, 2024 | Jan 6, 2023

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Finish major pruning.

Lapins Complete 45 Chill Hours

Jan 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 18, 2023

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Rest-breaking sprays considered for high-chill varieties.