Table 4.
Ten-year averages for potential heat units considering a climate station within the DMMSA.
| Crop variety | Heat unit (HU) 10-year average |
Crop variety | Heat unit (HU) 10-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | 1129 | Lettuce | 1603 |
| Dry Beans | 1756 | Melon | 2186 |
| Blueberries | 948 | Onions | 3827 |
| Broccoli | 551 | Pears | 1256 |
| Cabbage | 790 | Potatoes | 925 |
| Carrots | 2288 | Pumpkin | 898 |
| Cherries | 1533 | Raspberries | 1893 |
| Collard greens | 1453 | Spinach | 539 |
| Sweet corn | 2341 | Squash | 719 |
| Cucumber | 1505 | Strawberries | 1268 |
| Grapes | 1205 | Sweet potatoes | 989 |
| Kale | 1290 | Tomatoes | 1689 |