In this episode we are talking about how to grow apple trees! They are some of the most iconic fruit trees for the home gardener and orchard but many people over complicate this very easy tree to grow. In this episode we will talk about fertilizing, sunlight, soil type, watering, pruning, training branches, and other care tips to get you growing apples of your own!
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My husband is the same with an allergic reaction. He has his throat restrict if he eats them. He too can eat them cooked.
I hope my apple tree is a strong as this mans knee.
This old intro slap.
Just wondering what type of fertilizer to use on my apple trees.
I just purchased apple trees that I was going grow in large containers. Any help or hope for them?
As a maintenance worker and enough plumbing experience. That's not a very good place for any kind of tree. Wait till those roots grow underneath the house and plumbing.
Hey, I recently just bought a apple baby tree. I was wondering since you were talking about how you recommend to have two apple trees in the area, does it have to be a apple tree? Because I also just recently bought these other two fruit trees. Will it be enough?
How far away should you plant them from each other? I heard 6 ft radius so 12 feet apart.
OMG! Im not the only one allergic Lol!
Luke, thanks so much for the great content. I just started following your channel as the information you provide is fantastic. I’m in Oxford on the lake and was curious if I need to be sure to protect my honey crisp sapling from deer? I know you said it’s ok to deflower for the first year, will deer do damage to the tree once planted?
What are your opinions on "Twist" trees where they "twist" 2 different apple trees around each other as they grow?
Also the "fruit coctail" where they graft 3 different kinds of apple tree to the same base & stalk.
I impulse bought one of each but I still want to hear your opinion.
Thank you!
Do you happen to have anything on apple tree seedlings?
I'm from Michigan and I have a lot of clay in my soil. I also know a lot of orchards do too. What is your recommendation for making sure the soil drains enough? I have a high spot in my yard I plan on putting some apple trees but was concerned about drainage. Could I dig down a few extra get and put down some beach sand or even just top soil? Should I try and run some drainage in the ground a few feet from the base of the trees?
I'm growing a few from seed and will probably try grafting a branch or two on one. Maybe get some interesting apples
What to do for pests here in Michigan, worms and whatever. What do you do?
Thank you. What about pest and chimunk eating my apples?
How come all the apple tree on you tube don't tell you how to prune a little apple tree plant still in the pot 6 months old still in the flower pot indoors? The plants is growing tall but the plants are skinny. I have been using a fan. They are little gala apple trees
Luke this is so clear and helpful. 1st serious effort w backyard fruit.
I fertilized mine as soon as I planted them and my trees are growing like champs.
too bad you're allergic to raw apples
WOW… as a parent, we can learn so much on how to raise children after watching this video…. @6:00 if you wrap your apple tree in cotton wool for its infancy you wont allow it to grow strong enough deep roots for it to develop properly. There's a great analogy there
Thank you, this helps a lot. I like that this guide for directly to the point and was very clearly worded.
My dream is to have an orchard one day. Thanks for the great vid Luke.
How do you keep the bugs off
Hello iam from Bangladesh…..
I believe most apple are good for the zones mentioned. However, some cultivars can not be grown in zone 4.. if I remember correctly pink lady is one.. Its important to know the grow zone based upon variety and also the flowering group.. I’m sure Luke knows this.. covering all content, without skipping something is wow.. nearly impossible. Though, this is why he has more than one video on apple trees ..
Migardener is my favorite YouTube channel and also my favorite place to shop for seeds..
Thanks for the video. What’s the best time of year to plant an apple tree in Michigan?
What are some good low chill hour apple varieties for zone 8b?