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[Turkey Creek]

The Franklin (not Franklin Cider) I got from Turkey Creek has a few apples on it this year it’s the first apple tree to fruit in my larger wildlife orchard. And look at the number of tubes in the background of that photo.

I just saw this post you might need to do some fertilizing. Franklin (not the cider apple grows like gangbusters for me) That tree doesnt look like it has nearly the growth I would expect. Granted all soils are different, but if you aren't getting at least 18" of new growth all all branch tips on that size of tree you are probably deficient of possibly your pH is hindering up take.

 

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Maybe not the best pie tree, but empire is a good general use apple with some bite. My wife likes to mix both soft and firmer apples together in a pie.

I have to see how bad the scab gets at home, but granny smith is a nice blend of disease resistance, late dropping, decent storing, and good taste too Ripens mid november here in zone 5/6 NY close to a large river. Wondering if there's something not to like about it because it's talked about very little on here. Seems to be easy to find locally too at nurseries. Not a fan of customer service or shipping from willis orchards in Georgia, but hat where mine came from. Decent rootstock and seedling selection though.

Turkey creek is a very good place to order from. Good customer service, nice roots on the trees, good packaging, and seems like he takes good care of the trees. Nice little selection to choose from and you know what rootstock you're getting. Don't be afraid to try M7 rootstocks, although not talked about alot on here.

I do wish he had a good late crabapple or two to his varieties.

 

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I just saw this post you might need to do some fertilizing. Franklin (not the cider apple grows like gangbusters for me) That tree doesnt look like it has nearly the growth I would expect. Granted all soils are different, but if you aren't getting at least 18" of new growth all all branch tips on that size of tree you are probably deficient of possibly your pH is hindering up take.

I through each tree a bit of triple 10 in the spring but have never fooled with a soil test maybe I should.

 

[Turkey Creek]

Maybe not the best pie tree, but empire is a good general use apple with some bite. My wife likes to mix both soft and firmer apples together in a pie.

I have to see how bad the scab gets at home, but granny smith is a nice blend of disease resistance, late dropping, decent storing, and good taste too Ripens mid november here in zone 5/6 NY close to a large river. Wondering if there's something not to like about it because it's talked about very little on here. Seems to be easy to find locally too at nurseries. Not a fan of customer service or shipping from willis orchards in Georgia, but hat where mine came from. Decent rootstock and seedling selection though.

Turkey creek is a very good place to order from. Good customer service, nice roots on the trees, good packaging, and seems like he takes good care of the trees. Nice little selection to choose from and you know what rootstock you're getting. Don't be afraid to try M7 rootstocks, although not talked about alot on here.

I do wish he had a good late crabapple or two to his varieties.

We are waiting to see drop time on one of our latest trial trees. Last year was its first to bare fruit. I didn’t keep good records last year as it was the 1st year. It shows a little spotting from CAR this year, but not terrible and conditions were great for CAR this year. Seems to hold very well into later Fall.