Growing Apples

What is the life cycle of an apple tree?

by | Sep 5, 2023

An apple tree begins to blossom and bear fruit in as few as 3 years, depending on the variety and rootstock. Generally speaking, it is 8-10 years before a commercial orchard begins to reach full production and begins giving the grower a return on investment. For...

What makes apples turn red?

by | Sep 5, 2023

What makes apples turn red? The cool nights of late August and early September trigger the change in the enzymes of the apple skin to change the color from green to red. This same condition will put a pink “blush” on green Granny Smiths and add the yellow color to...