And this is for good reason! The Honey Crisp apple variety is large, sweet, juicy, and has an explosive crispness that makes it a one of a kind apple! It’s ideal for eating and also great for baking, making any apple recipe that much more delicious. This last step will save you the headaches of coming to find damage or destruction of your own orchard.As soon as apple picking season begins we start getting asked about the Honey Crisp apple and when it will be ready. If rabbits or deer are a problem in your area, place a fence that is 48” high and 3-4’ in diameter around your trees. Rabbits and deer are the worst offenders and can make short work of fruit trees, especially younger ones. Protecting your treesįinally, it is important to protect your trees from the pests of the furry variety. Mulch up against the trunk of a tree can cause moisture to build up, and create an ideal place for insects and pests, diseases and decay. Just be sure that the mulch does not touch the trunk of the tree. This will help the soil retain moisture and help moderate the temperature around the root zone. We recommend placing a layer of mulch which is 2-3’ wide and 3-5” deep around your newly planted tree. This also forces the roots down into the soil rather than staying shallow. A thorough soaking and then letting them sit for the next week is ideal rather than watering each day. Trees receiving too much regular watering can be killed. It is important that the trees get a deep watering at least once per week from either a rain event or a supplemental watering that you do yourself. Making sure your new apple trees receive the proper amount of moisture is critical to their survival. Soak the planting site well and recheck the planting depth one last time. Be sure that the soil is firm enough that it will not settle when watered and that the roots are not too compacted. Fill the planting hole with soil and firm the soil around the root system. The graft union should not be out of the ground and it should not be buried. If no soil line is visible, plant the tree so the graft union is visible at the soil line. Look for the soil line on the tree from when it was removed from its original planting location and plant the tree at the same depth. Use a bamboo stake or other thin, rigid object and lay it across the planting hole. The roots of the tree should not be bent up or down or curl around inside of the planting hole. The ideal position of the roots when the tree is planted is the same position they are in before planting. Next, dig your planting hole large enough that all of the roots are naturally spread out. This will allow the tree to properly hydrate before it is placed into the ground. Soak the apple tree in a bucket or tub of water for 3-4 hours prior to planting. A bed such as this will let the roots penetrate the soil and allow proper drainage to occur. Fill the bed with rich topsoil, a sandy loam mixture is ideal when available. The bed should be 1.5’ to 2’ deep and six to eight feet wide. If you are planting one in an area of heavy clay, a spot which was compacted by heavy equipment such as a bulldozer, or an area which is routinely wet, seriously consider making a raised planting bed. Soil considerationsĪpple trees prefer deep soil that is not compacted and is well drained. This will help dry the dew which has formed on the leaves overnight and greatly lower the chance of diseases such as powdery mildew.
When possible, it is beneficial to have morning sunlight shine on your apple trees.
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Apple trees should receive at least 6 hours of full sun during the day. Planting Instructions for Apple Trees Site selectionįirst off, make sure you pick a correct planting location.
All of our semi-dwarf apple trees are grown on MM106 root stock. A whip is simply a younger tree with little or no side branching.
*This Apple tree is a semi dwarf size and should reach about 15' in height with a spread of 5-7' at maturity. Apple trees prefer deep, fertile, moist but well drained soil but will grow in clay and sandy soil as well.Ĭlick on the "More Info" tab below for proper planting and care information. All of our apple trees will pollinate one another. This apple tree needs another pollinator of a different variety planted within 50' of it in order to ensure proper pollination. The amazing flavor and texture can be kept for at least six months in refrigerated storage. The Honeycrisp apple stores well for long periods of time. The sub-acid flavor ranges from well balanced and mild to very aromatic depending on how mature the apple is. The flesh from this apple is coarse and its color is cream. The Honey Crisp apple is characterized by an extremely crisp and juicy texture.
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