Murcia, Spain / Apricot (Albaricoque)
Total Chill:
27
(Mar 31)
Day 137 / 137 (100%)
Current Season
Total Chill:
27
(Mar 31)
Method: Dynamic/Portions Model
Season: Nov 15, 24 - Mar 31, 2025
Key Freeze Dates (28°F)
Last Freeze:
10%: 01-24
50%: 01-30
90%: 02-09
10%: 01-24
50%: 01-30
90%: 02-09
First Freeze:
10%: 12-18
50%: 12-23
90%: 12-28
10%: 12-18
50%: 12-23
90%: 12-28
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.
Thresholds & Notes
Accumulation Begins
5
Chill Hours
Dec 18, 2024
|
Jan 18, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023
|
Dec 18, 2021
Dormancy established. Scout for brown rot mummies and remove from orchard floor.
Mid-Accumulation
10
Chill Hours
Dec 31, 2024
|
Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 28, 2023
|
Jan 11, 2022
Dormant copper spray window. Prune for light penetration and airflow.
Minimum Requirement Met
20
Chill Hours
Feb 1, 2025
|
Feb 14, 2023
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Jan 28, 2022
Bulida base satisfied. Early bloom enables March harvest for export premium.