Postage Stamp Orchard

[Appleman]

Appleman, what variety is that one in the photo?

The variety in the photo is Enterprise. I find both Enterprise and Honeycrisp to hold apples the latest.

 

[Victor Van Meter]

Thanks for all the help!

Victor

 

[Prof.Kent]

Agree with all of the above several posts, from Apple Junkie on down. My camp did the county apple tree sales and big box $9.99 tree sale thing in years past. They ALL turned into flops. Without knowing the rootstocks the trees are on, what varieties they actually are, disease-resistant or not .......... too many questions. As J-bird said above - do it right the first time and save yourself money, time, and frustration. My camp wasted about 15 years on some trees that were worthless - because they were CHEAP. We ended up spending $$$ a second time, labor a second time, and had 15 years of no production when we could have had possibly better hunting. Take the smart route the first time !!!

What state are you in, so guys can help you with good varieties for your area ??

If it's a cheap tree and rootstock is unknown and you don't want a dwarf, just plant the graft union below grade. Better a large tree that survives and grows too tall than a tree killed by deer becuase it doesn't grow enough.

 

[Bowsnbucks]

Thanks for that info, Prof. Kent. Back then I didn't know much of anything about graft unions and ways to plant the trees to achieve different outcomes. I've learned a TON from guys on here.

 

[Native Hunter]

I've been planting a lot of trees with the graft union as much as 12 inches deep below grade the last couple of years. All growing really well.

 

[Prof.Kent]

Be careful. 12" is really deep. All you need is 2" just so the bark gets below grade and starts to grow roots. The most fertile soil is the top 6" of soil.

 

[Native Hunter]

Be careful. 12" is really deep. All you need is 2" just so the bark gets below grade and starts to grow roots. The most fertile soil is the top 6" of soil.

Yes, I knew that was a bit much, but just wanted to experiment a little. Most were less than that. Probably did 2 trees that much, but both really taking off fast.

 

[Prof.Kent]

Yes, I knew that was a bit much, but just wanted to experiment a little. Most were less than that. Probably did 2 trees that much, but both really taking off fast.

Good to hear it!