tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post6087886538046304122..comments2024-03-29T03:27:37.284-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: OUR FIRST APPLE 1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-65514708550857109492016-05-23T23:39:19.391-05:002016-05-23T23:39:19.391-05:00I've been reading that. It's fine, I can ...I've been reading that. It's fine, I can keep them safe and protected int he container until Fall. I have a plan for a mini orchard of sorts. Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-10259218088706006282016-05-23T21:43:01.217-05:002016-05-23T21:43:01.217-05:00Fall is the time to plant trees. Trees struggle to...Fall is the time to plant trees. Trees struggle to support root and leaf/fruit growth at once. Planting in the fall gives you a better established root system, hence more growth in the spring. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-87646574666062215832016-05-22T22:28:40.384-05:002016-05-22T22:28:40.384-05:00They are supposed to taste wonderful. I can't...They are supposed to taste wonderful. I can't wait (but I guess I'll have to, ha!)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-77634743244719893972016-05-22T22:28:17.201-05:002016-05-22T22:28:17.201-05:00Amen to THAT!!!Amen to THAT!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-56720874129366902002016-05-22T22:27:58.948-05:002016-05-22T22:27:58.948-05:00That would be AMAZING, I can only hope!!!!That would be AMAZING, I can only hope!!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-71091584115909125892016-05-22T22:27:39.225-05:002016-05-22T22:27:39.225-05:00I thought that would make for a fun photo. It doe...I thought that would make for a fun photo. It does look full size but yep, it was pretty small. Honeycrisp apples? Mmmm those are some of our favorites but they won't grow here. Good luck, keep us posted!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-20513811086087156272016-05-22T22:25:08.470-05:002016-05-22T22:25:08.470-05:00This variety is self pollinating and low chill hou...This variety is self pollinating and low chill hours (for our mild winters). I'm working on an area to put them. Too funny about your other half, I understand. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-37951613425097497172016-05-22T22:19:49.477-05:002016-05-22T22:19:49.477-05:00Yes, apple pie! Albeit a really REALLY small one,...Yes, apple pie! Albeit a really REALLY small one, ha!!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-53622969564620418962016-05-22T22:19:30.358-05:002016-05-22T22:19:30.358-05:00thank you for this advice! Awesome. Thanks again...thank you for this advice! Awesome. Thanks again, onward to planting!! :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-6310152446830306492016-05-22T22:18:52.678-05:002016-05-22T22:18:52.678-05:00You think it's ok like next month? I'll h...You think it's ok like next month? I'll have to check and see. I can keep it in the pot until September if that's better. We'll have to see what happens. It's funny,you'd think I'd have no problem getting it in the ground with all the space we have, but I still have to find the right spot. Working on that now, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-82410042382659284662016-05-22T22:16:59.617-05:002016-05-22T22:16:59.617-05:00From your lips.....! Yeah, I think we're supp...From your lips.....! Yeah, I think we're supposed to plant trees in the Spring and Fall as well. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-40312254519545107152016-05-22T22:16:02.777-05:002016-05-22T22:16:02.777-05:00Ah, dang, that would have been cool. Oh well, I&#...Ah, dang, that would have been cool. Oh well, I'll always have the picture, ha. . 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-36478618629811378982016-05-22T22:15:22.280-05:002016-05-22T22:15:22.280-05:00Oh dang it. This is a self pollinating and low ch...Oh dang it. This is a self pollinating and low chill variety (suited for our area). I hope you have apples soon!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-44111119396082344992016-05-22T22:14:37.698-05:002016-05-22T22:14:37.698-05:00Oh, it's only in the pot because I didn't ...Oh, it's only in the pot because I didn't get it in the ground last Fall and now I haven't gotten in this Spring. Sigh. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-80836139055608274202016-05-22T10:11:20.627-05:002016-05-22T10:11:20.627-05:001st Man,
Nice, I'm sure the apple when fully ...1st Man,<br /><br />Nice, I'm sure the apple when fully developed tastes sweet and amazing :-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-28902443815340137152016-05-21T09:29:57.031-05:002016-05-21T09:29:57.031-05:00Nice! Apple pie some day and baked by 2nd man. So...Nice! Apple pie some day and baked by 2nd man. Son you are in heaven!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038740547034882445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-32522534885785770312016-05-20T21:43:59.839-05:002016-05-20T21:43:59.839-05:00Mmm, homemade apple pies from homegrown apples - i...Mmm, homemade apple pies from homegrown apples - in a few years! <br />Texas Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547037404676565726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-44798166418862191382016-05-20T21:28:43.061-05:002016-05-20T21:28:43.061-05:00Well, it certainly looked like a regular sized app...Well, it certainly looked like a regular sized apple until that last photo! We had a few apples starting to grow on our newly planted Honeycrisp last year and pinched them off (boo hoo). Even though it was painful, like you said, it will be worth it in a couple of years (hopefully....!)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-52330159814676025152016-05-20T20:54:21.817-05:002016-05-20T20:54:21.817-05:00Plant asap. Is it self pollinating or do you need...Plant asap. Is it self pollinating or do you need two?<br /><br />My 2nd man is an apple eating machine(nuts, too). We really should just move to an apple/almond orchard which would save us a small fortune.Rosshttps://twomenandalittlefarm.blogspot.com/2016/05/our-first-apple.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-62909222320141265452016-05-20T20:24:53.061-05:002016-05-20T20:24:53.061-05:00Time to make a pie! ;o)Time to make a pie! ;o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-29686462210014688272016-05-20T17:55:09.270-05:002016-05-20T17:55:09.270-05:00Watch your blossoms. If you want to put it into t...Watch your blossoms. If you want to put it into the ground, remove those for this year. This will allow the tree to focus on a good root system. Then watch how it grows - if branches start to cross each other (touching) trim one back or off. Next year if you get too many blossoms, pinch a few off. don't let it put all of its first years with you into trying to produce fruit. If you want it to last with you, let it develop a good strong base to start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-45134981973678990712016-05-20T15:23:53.400-05:002016-05-20T15:23:53.400-05:00I would say, get your trees out of them containers...I would say, get your trees out of them containers and planted in the ground as soon as possible. By doing so it will grow much better, plus will have plenty of time for it to get well established before the winter months.<br />Always exciting when that first fruit is spotted and pickedColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-19445776281300022402016-05-20T14:53:13.657-05:002016-05-20T14:53:13.657-05:00The first of many.
Newly planted trees do best in ...The first of many.<br />Newly planted trees do best in moderate conditions (rainfall and temperature). Here in Oz that means Spring or Autumn.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-49550493802455729672016-05-20T12:37:38.712-05:002016-05-20T12:37:38.712-05:00Well how exciting that find must have been! Too b...Well how exciting that find must have been! Too bad you can't preserve it, like pressing a flower between pages of a book.jewlzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388035539612539051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-35534866880749439052016-05-20T10:26:14.129-05:002016-05-20T10:26:14.129-05:00I am totally bummed out now. I have been nursing ...I am totally bummed out now. I have been nursing 2 apple trees for 4 years and have not had even a hint of fruit. I even bought 2 varieties that are supposed to cross pollinate but nothing yet.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.com