Growing Zones for Apples
Apples are typically grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. Here are some examples of U.S. states within these recommended growing zones:
Zone 3: Some states in this zone …
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The Summer the Animals Came Close
For 25 years, my husband and I have gardened, composted, and planted natives on a quarter acre in our small Oregon city. We shaped the yard into zones, raising veggies, …
Where to Grow Apples
Apple trees love sunshine and fertile, well-draining soil. They like a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0. They need full sun in order to thrive; it’s essential to the growth …
Growing Apples from Seeds, Grafting, or Saplings
Can you grow apples from seed? Yes. Should you? Probably not. Apple trees grown from seed will not be the same as the tree from which the source apple came; …
