Tdog
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We have an apple tree that was here when we moved in almost 8 years ago. I'm guessing the previous owner planted it, along with a few other fruit trees when he put the house on the market - - it was very young then. My wife treated it, & some of the other fruit trees like a pieces of furniture: let's move it over there. And a year later, no, over there, etc. So it has gone through a few stressful years. Now I can tell you it was an apple tree, only because the tag was still attached when we moved in. I'm originally from Texas & I've been in SE Louisiana for 30+ years, and know nothing about growing apples.
Well this tree has hung on & has produced about 20+ apples this year. They are green and they are getting to a respectable size, maybe a little larger than a hardball. How can I tell when they are ready? I know there are some green apples [granny smith?]. My friends in North Carolina talk about apple festivals in the fall. Baby, this ain't fall, but these look like they are reaching maturation. Anyone else know of apples producing this far south? & what did this tree use for fertilization? Does it take two apple trees to tango?
As I said, I'm apple ignorant.
Well this tree has hung on & has produced about 20+ apples this year. They are green and they are getting to a respectable size, maybe a little larger than a hardball. How can I tell when they are ready? I know there are some green apples [granny smith?]. My friends in North Carolina talk about apple festivals in the fall. Baby, this ain't fall, but these look like they are reaching maturation. Anyone else know of apples producing this far south? & what did this tree use for fertilization? Does it take two apple trees to tango?
As I said, I'm apple ignorant.