2ndHand
5 year old buck +
I am interested in creating a small apple orchard on my farm next year for cider and eating (about 1+ acres). For starters, I am looking for assistance with what variety of apples I should purchase for making cider?
My property is in Jackson County, WI (zone 4), the soil is a mix of dirt and sand (certain areas have a high percentage of sand). I live 2 hours away, so I thought the B118 root stock would probably be the best viable option for soil type and limited care I will be able to provide. I purchased Claude Jolicoeur's book, The New Cider Maker's Handbook and have identified the following as possible varieties for cider making:
Ashmead's Kernel
Belle de Boskoop
Yarlington Mill
Golden Russet
Roxbury Russet
Hewe's crab
Honey Gold
Liberty
Empire
What do you suggest? Your thoughts please! I will probably limit my first year planting to about 30 trees (since I will be planting mostly by myself). I am hoping to place my 2015 order next month. More questions to follow...
Thank you!
My property is in Jackson County, WI (zone 4), the soil is a mix of dirt and sand (certain areas have a high percentage of sand). I live 2 hours away, so I thought the B118 root stock would probably be the best viable option for soil type and limited care I will be able to provide. I purchased Claude Jolicoeur's book, The New Cider Maker's Handbook and have identified the following as possible varieties for cider making:
Ashmead's Kernel
Belle de Boskoop
Yarlington Mill
Golden Russet
Roxbury Russet
Hewe's crab
Honey Gold
Liberty
Empire
What do you suggest? Your thoughts please! I will probably limit my first year planting to about 30 trees (since I will be planting mostly by myself). I am hoping to place my 2015 order next month. More questions to follow...
Thank you!