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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 14, 2020 8:58:33 GMT -6
If you have any plans to spray the trees, planting them in blocks of the same variety(ies) will make timing those sprays easier. Block plantings also make harvesting the fruit easier/quicker. If the goal is to have fruit on the ground for wildlife from late summer well into winter with human consumption being very much a secondary goal...I'd plant a block of Chestnut crab, a block of Liberty, a block of Kerr, a block of Franklin, and a block of Prairie Spy. If you're just going to buy the trees locally, you almost certainly won't find Liberty or Kerr, and you definitely won't find Franklin. Prairie Spy would be possible, but probably not likely. Good points...my order from Turkey Creek Trees this year is...
Chestnut Crab Dolgo Crab Kerr Prairie Spy State Fair
Looking to add another Fireside and Kindercrisp from somewhere. Maybe take a road trip to Gilby's-Aitkin with my buddy, he is looking for some trees as well.
This group will be going in on Friday, along with some common wild apple. Still looking to add a few more from local nurseries. First time I have planted a Kerr, State Fair or Prairie Spy. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 14, 2020 9:52:43 GMT -6
Franklin would be a good option, in the future!
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Post by Sandbur on Apr 14, 2020 10:10:46 GMT -6
Good points...my order from Turkey Creek Trees this year is...
Chestnut Crab Dolgo Crab Kerr Prairie Spy State Fair
Looking to add another Fireside and Kindercrisp from somewhere. Maybe take a road trip to Gilby's-Aitkin with my buddy, he is looking for some trees as well.
This group will be going in on Friday, along with some common wild apple. Still looking to add a few more from local nurseries. First time I have planted a Kerr, State Fair or Prairie Spy. Huls told me they have a couple of Goodland left. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 14, 2020 10:13:04 GMT -6
Huls have Fireside?
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Post by kabic on Apr 14, 2020 10:30:52 GMT -6
Franklin would be a good option, in the future! Have people decided they live up to the hype? How many years since people started planting them, long enough for them to start producing? |
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Post by Sandbur on Apr 14, 2020 10:33:21 GMT -6
Call PAUL and see what he has left. I was tempted to ask but am crowded for room. |
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Post by Sandbur on Apr 14, 2020 10:35:01 GMT -6
Call PAUL and see what he has left. I was tempted to ask but am crowded for room. i will message you with his number. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 14, 2020 10:35:56 GMT -6
No idea on Franklin? I just listen to others on here.
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Post by smsmith on Apr 14, 2020 10:37:00 GMT -6
Franklin would be a good option, in the future! Have people decided they live up to the hype? How many years since people started planting them, long enough for them to start producing? I haven't, but mine were only planted last spring. With any luck, I'll have an opinion in a few years. |
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Post by Sandbur on Apr 14, 2020 10:38:06 GMT -6
Have people decided they live up to the hype? How many years since people started planting them, long enough for them to start producing? I haven't, but mine were only planted last spring. With any luck, I'll have an opinion in a few years. Same here |
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Post by smsmith on Apr 14, 2020 10:38:31 GMT -6
The coffee shop/nursery in L.P. has some 11/16" Fireside in pots the last I checked. I believe they sell their apple trees for $40
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Post by benmnwi on Apr 14, 2020 11:20:34 GMT -6
No idea on Franklin? I just listen to others on here. I planted some Franklins on B118 rootstock in 2017 and two of the trees produced fruit last fall. I thought I pulled off all of the fruit early in the growing season, but I missed a couple. Based on that really small number of apples they appear to have a long dropping window. I'm interested to see how they do over the next few years. I will say though that the trees have an above average growth rate and the branch angles are naturally pretty good. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Apr 14, 2020 14:15:06 GMT -6
No idea on Franklin? I just listen to others on here. I planted some Franklins on B118 rootstock in 2017 and two of the trees produced fruit last fall. I thought I pulled off all of the fruit early in the growing season, but I missed a couple. Based on that really small number of apples they appear to have a long dropping window. I'm interested to see how they do over the next few years. I will say though that the trees have an above average growth rate and the branch angles are naturally pretty good. Turkey Creek Trees had a few Franklins but I didn't even notice until I finalized my order. Next year! |
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Post by smallchunk on Apr 15, 2020 7:27:35 GMT -6
Good points...my order from Turkey Creek Trees this year is...
Chestnut Crab Dolgo Crab Kerr Prairie Spy State Fair
Looking to add another Fireside and Kindercrisp from somewhere. Maybe take a road trip to Gilby's-Aitkin with my buddy, he is looking for some trees as well.
This group will be going in on Friday, along with some common wild apple. Still looking to add a few more from local nurseries. First time I have planted a Kerr, State Fair or Prairie Spy. You will be happy with your variety there! One i'm excited to watch as it grows is Galarina. I've heard good things from it as a deer apple, and it's been a good grower out in the planter. |
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Post by smsmith on Apr 15, 2020 7:34:20 GMT -6
This group will be going in on Friday, along with some common wild apple. Still looking to add a few more from local nurseries. First time I have planted a Kerr, State Fair or Prairie Spy. You will be happy with your variety there! One i'm excited to watch as it grows is Galarina. I've heard good things from it as a deer apple, and it's been a good grower out in the planter. Do you have Florina Querina? |
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