Garden Planner Growing Information for Apple (Large)

Apple (Large)

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous

Apple (Large)

Soil

Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of compost or other organic matter.

Position

Sun or partial shade.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Not normally required

Companions

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Spacing

Single Plants: 16' 4" (5.00m) each way (minimum)
Rows: 16' 4" (5.00m) with 16' 4" (5.00m) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Plant in mid-fall or early winter when it's not too cold for a little root growth to help them establish. Should be planted with at least one other apple tree which flowers at a similar time to aid pollination.
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Notes

Prune towards the end of the season to remove any dead or overcrowded branches and to shape if required.

Harvesting

Harvest when apples are ripe.

Troubleshooting

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