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Apple tree newbie
Hello, hubby and I are retired and next year will be moving to a smaller property. There is just the 2 of us and a sloppy labrador. We would love to plant an apple tree or 2 but have no idea of how to go about it. Could you suggest a type of tree, which will start fruiting before we are dead(!) We've heard of patio ones maybe they would suit us? Many thanks
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You need to choose a variety suitable for your local climate. For example in the country I am in, UK, varieties suitable for growing in cooler or wetter parts of the distinct. Also you need to think about pollination. If there are lots of apple trees in the gardens around you, well then you can forget about pollination. But many of us find that we need to choose two trees of compatible pollination to get good crops. This information will be on the websites of good nurseries, such as Keepers Nursery - possibly the largest range of fruit trees and soft fruit plants in the world if you are in UK. You should look to local nurseries for this information if you are in a different country as the varieties available and issues in relation to the varieties suitable for your local climate will vary considerably according to your locality. |
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Dorcas wrote:
Hello, hubby and I are retired and next year will be moving to a smaller property. There is just the 2 of us and a sloppy labrador. We would love to plant an apple tree or 2 but have no idea of how to go about it. Could you suggest a type of tree, which will start fruiting before we are dead(!) We've heard of patio ones maybe they would suit us? Many thanks Buy tree, dig hole, place root ball in hole, fill around it. Just make sure the soil line stayes the same as the origional. Where are you? Best varieties may vary with your climate. |
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"Bob F" wrote in message ... Dorcas wrote: Hello, hubby and I are retired and next year will be moving to a smaller property. There is just the 2 of us and a sloppy labrador. We would love to plant an apple tree or 2 but have no idea of how to go about it. Could you suggest a type of tree, which will start fruiting before we are dead(!) We've heard of patio ones maybe they would suit us? Many thanks Buy tree, dig hole, place root ball in hole, fill around it. Just make sure the soil line stayes the same as the origional. Where are you? Best varieties may vary with your climate. Consider a dwarf of semi dwarf, in general they tend to bear at a younger age. There are many nurseries that have websites, Miller's and Stark's are two of the better known. If you're looking for an heirloom variety check out Big Horse Creek Farms, they have over 300 different varieties. |
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Dorcas wrote: Hello, hubby and I are retired and next year will be moving to a smaller property. There is just the 2 of us and a sloppy labrador. We would love to plant an apple tree or 2 but have no idea of how to go about it. Could you suggest a type of tree, which will start fruiting before we are dead(!) We've heard of patio ones maybe they would suit us? Many thanks I planted a dwarf Jonagold tree in my front yard. I think it started bearing fruit its second year. I've been treating it better the past couple of years, and it's loaded with apples now. You may need to take into consideration if there are other apple trees fairly near for cross polination. There are several in my neighborhood. PP in Boston, MA -- "What you fail to understand is that criticising established authority by means of argument and evidence is a crucial aspect of how science works." - Chris Malcolm |
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Dorcas wrote:
Hello, hubby and I are retired and next year will be moving to a smaller property. There is just the 2 of us and a sloppy labrador. We would love to plant an apple tree or 2 but have no idea of how to go about it. Go to the local library and get some books. Could you suggest a type of tree, which will start fruiting before we are dead(!) We've heard of patio ones maybe they would suit us? Many thanks If planted in a good situation you will get fruit within about 4 years of planting and a good crop within 7 years. Choose according to your climate and the space available and don't forget pollination issues when choosing your cultivar(s). David |
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Dorcas wrote: Hello, hubby and I are retired and next year will be moving to a smaller property. There is just the 2 of us and a sloppy labrador. We would love to plant an apple tree or 2 but have no idea of how to go about it. Could you suggest a type of tree, which will start fruiting before we are dead(!) We've heard of patio ones maybe they would suit us? Many thanks Buy tree, dig hole, place root ball in hole, fill around it. Just make sure the soil line stayes the same as the origional. Then- feed as needed; trim as needed; spray as needed; fight off the rodents and birds. And if the stars align and you are rewarded with a crop-- you'll have some real good eating. . . if you chose the right variety. Where are you? Best varieties may vary with your climate. I'd start at an orchard and see what kind of apples you like. Then I'd visit a local nursery to see which trees lend themselves to backyard culture. Dwarf or semi-dwarf trees will produce in a couple years. Jim |
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