Attention gardeners who are already growing apples, or would like to grow apples in a home orchard. Ohio State University Extension FactSheet, HYG-1401, Growing Apples in the Home Orchard, has been updated and available online. Check it out online at: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1401
FactSheet Authors include:
- Gary Y. Gao, Professor and Small Fruit Specialist, The Ohio State University South Centers, Courtesy Professor, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, CFAES, The Ohio State University
- Kass Groner, Undergraduate Student, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, CFAES, The Ohio State University
FactSheet highlights include:
- What Apple Cultivars Should I Select?
- Should I Grow Dwarf Trees or Standard-Size Trees?
- Where Should I Plant Apple Trees?
- When and How Should I Plant Apple Trees?
- How Do I Prune and Train Young Apple Trees?
- How Do I Prune Mature Apple Trees?
- Hoe Do I Prune Old and Neglected Apple Trees?
- How Do I Fertilize My Apple Trees?
- How Can I Tell If My Apples Are Ripe?
- Why Do My Apple Trees Fail to Produce Fruit?
- Should I Spray My Apple Trees?
Additionally, there are resources listed on the end of the FactSheet for additional information.
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