Native Hunter Apples 2023

[Native Hunter]

I planted five kiowa, five big daddy, and ten Prime Ark Freedom this year. Half the Prime Ark Freedom have died. All the other varieties are doing great. You would think a variety named after Arkansas would do well here - but not mine.

That is strange. Glad you are having luck with the others.

 

[Bowsnbucks]

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This was only planted last year. It’s my favorite variety so far - Prime Ark Freedom. This is after I have already picked a few times.

Are those thornless? I see no stickers in this pic.

 

[Native Hunter]

Are those thornless? I see no stickers in this pic.

Yes, no thorns.

 

[Mozark]

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Any change in Williams Pride this year, any better?

 

[Native Hunter]

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Any change in Williams Pride this year, any better?

I think not quite as good as last year. The crop was smaller and no improvement in terms of a no-spray human apple. Last year and this year the apples would have been fine for deer food.

 

[Native Hunter]

This Rusty Coat I talked about earlier still has my attention. From a few feet away these apples look like Asian Pears. This could be my sleeper apple for November I’ve been yearning for.