First we order the trees and we store them in the refrigerator until the fields are prepared for spring planting. We are planting 27 different apple varieties.
The roots of the trees are covered in wet wood shavings so they don't dry out before planting.
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| Dandee Red Variety |
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| Pristine Variety |
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| Honey Crisp Variety |
The roots of the trees have to be soaked before planting. Farmer Dale shows us how it's done.
The rows are measured out by twine to make sure we plant them in straight rows.
The type of trees we are planting are called dwarf apple trees. Farmer Dale explains how you create a dwarf apple tree by grafting a regular tree top to a dwarf root stalk. We use this type of tree because it produces apples in a shorter period of growing time and is easier and safer for our customers and field staff to pick from.
Farmer Dale digs the hole for the roots of the tree. As he told us in the video above the soil must cover the roots but not any higher.
These trees will be ready for picking in 2-3 years. We can't wait!
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