Fruits and Nuts: the truth about chilling hours?, 0 by mrs_colla

mrs_colla wrote:
I have 31 trees, some citrus, some orchard fruit.
Last year we had no fruit, because all the blooms rained off.
This year hasn't been as wet, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the coming months!
I read about chilling hours, and I am checking websites for the chilling hours in my region.
BUT... All the information about how to count chilling hours is so confusing. Some sources say all hours below 45 and above 32 degrees Farenheit count. Others say the hours early in winter count as double, the hours late in winter as half. Again, others say for each hour above 60 in the day, we substract chilling time.
I don't know what to believe anymore. Or, maybe the chillfactor isn't that reliable or important after all?
Please share your opinions with me, it will be greatly appreciated!
Christie