Miscellaneous ●
Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of compost or other organic matter.
Sun or partial shade.
Yes.
Not normally required
Chives and Nasturtium.
Single Plants: 11' 5" (3.50m) each way (minimum)
Rows: 11' 5" (3.50m) with 11' 5" (3.50m) row gap (minimum)
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 Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Prune towards the end of the season to remove any dead or overcrowded branches and to shape if required.
Harvest when apples are ripe.