Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of compost or other organic matter.
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Position
Sun or partial shade.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not normally required
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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)
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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.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Prune towards the end of the season to remove any dead or overcrowded branches and to shape if required.
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Harvesting
Harvest when apples are ripe.
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Troubleshooting
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