The best way to plant apple trees (or how I did it)
So, this post is a bit delayed as I actually planted my apple trees on the Winter Solstice 1 2020. To set the scene, it was getting dark and both of my children were scampering about getting cold and I felt the sense of an imminent demand to go home. I’m pretty sure that the atmosphere was not conducive to a quality tree planting session but you know, it seems apt for 2020. First things first, when you want to establish an orchard, the decision you must make is what type of fruit you want and what varieties of those fruits are most useful for your plans. I decided I wanted to grow apple trees - specifically varieties which will make good juice and cider. I also wanted trees which when mature will make quite large trees but small enough to allow me to grow a few different varieties on my tiny plot. Surprising Fact No.1 - Apple trees aren't generally grown using their own roots! Apple trees are often grown using the roots of another tree. It is the roots (and pa
