Why planting a seed-grown apple tree won’t develop sweet fruit
The fact that apples grown from seedling trees are extremely tart and basically inedible — as opposed to cloned or grafted ...
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Here's How Long It Might Take For Your Apple Tree To Grow Juicy Fruits
October-bearing trees include Jonagold, Macoun, Mutsu, Golden Delicious, Cameo, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Pink Lady. If you'd like to harvest apples all season, then plant a mix of trees.
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The Worst Thing You Can Do When Planting Fruit Trees, According To Our Master Gardener
The tree variety –- Meyer lemon, Fuji apple, etc. –- is selected for its flavor and production while the root stock is chosen for its hardiness. This is why seeds saved from these kinds of ...
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Disease resistance matters most in apple trees
If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring ... such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp, are sprayed regularly with fungicides and other chemicals in ...