by David The Good
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If apples grow in Uganda, apples should grow in Florida:
Notice how they strip the leaves in order to induce “dormancy” and a new bloom cycle.
Really brilliant stuff.
The varieties of apple recommended for Florida are Anna, Dorsett Golden, and Ein Shemer – though chances are we can grow a lot more than that.
Yeah, I’m obsessed. Going to be planting my orchard this week. Stay tuned.
I’m David The Good, gardening author, homesteading, survival gardener, nursery owner and plant geek. Let’s grow some food!
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