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Source Information

We have gathered the information for this site from a very wide variety of sources, and continue to add to it as we come across new information and varieties. 

Do you know of a variety we are missing, or have spotted some information you don't think we have quite right? Please feel free to contact us and let us know.

Important Websites:
Tree Crops Assocation (NZTCA)

Wairere Nursery

Waimea Nurseries

Pip & Stonefruit:

McGrath Nurseries

Citrus:

Citrus New Zealand

Zeafruit

Berries:
Blueberries NZ

Blackcurrants NZ

Strawberries NZ


Climate Information:

Frost Information Source: 

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/6217/direct

Zone Information Source: 

https://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-new-zealand-plant-hardiness-zone-map-celsius.php

https://liddlewonder.nz/zones.php

https://niwa.co.nz/climate/research-projects/national-and-regional-climate-maps

Wikipedia - USDA Hardiness Zones:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardiness_zone

Weather Data:

We use data feeds from:
Tomorrow.io (hyperlocal to 2.5km weather forecasts)
VIsual Crossing (historic information generally)

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