Recent content by deepsleep

Yes sir. Might be the most precocious apple I have and disease resistant as well. Seems to bear every year and has a unique and pretty tasty flavor. Also hangs on the tree after ripe if you are looking for a late dropper. Ripens early to mid Nov in S. MI.

Jhoss, you must have been born without tastebuds if you left those Goldrush for the deer! I have a crisper full of them right now from your neck of the woods and they are awesome. We picked them around Nov 10.

Look up Yates. Originated in GA, but is one of my favorite deer apples (large crabapple) in MI.

So far, I have had the most consistent production with Centennial/Chestnut for early and Yates/Violi's Hanging for late. These are all crabs of course. As for apples, Pristine for early and Galarina and Goldrush for late seem to be very reliable for me. I got started with Liberty a little...

Just got the first look at my trees since March. I'd say apples are 50% petal fall, 25% each, bloom and fruit set. Pears have all set fruit. They are calling for 33 tonight, but I'm a bit low here, so hoping I don't have much/any damage. Crop load looks very high this year. I'm in southern...

Won't be long until you start bulldozing your woods. It'll be easier in the long run if you just accept that now.

Well, a lightbulb went off, so I checked the Cummins list. They still have some trees left. I ended up with Golden Russet, Roxbury Russet, E. Spitz, Newtown Pippen, Cox's Orange, and King David. I am hoping to nab a few scions from these trees for topworking some more mature trees that need a...

I understand completely. Just received a text from my accountant--he had to leave early today with a kidney stone, I can't even imagine. If you have anything left around May 15, that's when I actually need it. I have plenty of scionwood in the fridge at my place in MI, i just have 6 or 7...

How easily are you bribed, Mr. Wombles?

Wow, Ed/Matt...really nice trees! I sense a second career coming on.

I know it is kind of a long shot at this point, but I am wondering if any of you guys have leftover scion. I am planning on doing some more topworking this year and have a few varieties I'd like to add. I am looking for.... Golden Russet Wickson Spitzenberg Wm Pride Albemarle/Newton Pippen...

I'm a couple hours south of Rally and I did mine a week into May. Several trees were in full bloom that I cut off to graft. Bark slipped so easily I thought I was doing something wrong and had nearly 100% survival. Some of my scions grew 8 feet and are the size of my thumb. I believe you...

Wow, I haven't been around in a while due to an illness in the family, and I see this! Not sure why people come and go on these forums, but unfortunately (and sometimes fortunately), they do. Others will come along, and I'm sure (based on the people who have posted on this thread) that there...

For topworking, wait until after the tree (rootstock) is starting to leaf out. Last year, I grafted close to 100 seedling crabs in Jackson County around May 10 or so. I had very close to 100% take. The only downside is that you have to store your scion wood for longer. I think most people...

I ordered 2 of those boxes for my wife for Christmas. They must be a bit variable as we didn't get any Arkansas Black. I, too had my first AK, and the hype is justified. I already have 3 or 4 at my place, so hoping they produce without too many problems. Did you get to try a Roxbury Russet...