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If a freeze in early spring causes apple trees in Texas not to produce enough apples. . .? then how do they grow apples in Michigan? ... (Asked by memorykeeper)
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It depends on wheter the flower buds had stated to break or not. Last year here in North central Ok. we had a late freeze which killed all of my apple buds. Different vatieties bloom at different times which is why certain one arew more common in different areas. If you read the descriptions in the nursery catalogs they usually give information as to which ones bloom later to avoid a late freeze. I have Gala and Prarie Spy. The Gala budded too early so I had no pollinator for my Prarie Spy....(Answered by Charles C)

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What can be done to keep bees away from where apples fall so we can pick them up without being stung? We have bees accumulating around our apple tree - the apples have fallen. We want to pick up the apples but the bees are too many. In addition we have a dog who sometimes eats the apples so we want to avoid poison. ... (Asked by CL)
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You're just going to have to be careful picking them up. You can get a long-handled fruit picker, and use that instead of your hands. You can use gloves. You can pick them up after dark, when the bees have gone to sleep....(Answered by Dave)

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How do you make a tree bare two different types of Apples? Grafting two apple tree's together? How is it done? Can anyone lead me to a good web page? ... (Asked by ajflintrop)
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http://www.robinsonlibrary.com/agriculture/plant/propagation/grafting.htm...(Answered by crash)

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How can I keep an existing apple tree healthy so it will produce good quality apples ? There's a good size apple tree in my back yard. I only just moved in so I don't know its history or what kind of apples it produces. The budding apples are still quite small-about the size of a golf ball- and I want to know what I can do to keep birds, squirrels and bugs away from the fruit so they will ripen properly. ... (Asked by ginnyree03)
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I would have a tree specialist come to see if it needs to be ferilized just like you would your grass and it may also may need to be trimmed of old dead branches and some new ones that may be in the way of existing branches....(Answered by Gabe)

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I have fruit flies hovering all over the apples that I just brought in.? My apple trees have been dropping their apples early but they are all red. Do I just bring them in and keep them cool till they get sweeter? How about those fruit flies? Wont I be eating their eggs? ... (Asked by La Cucaracha)
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Naa, wash them off before you eat em, and if you keep em in a cool place you won't have fruit flies, and if you do then theres a bad one, fruit flies only gather around warm and/or bad fruit....(Answered by Jae)

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How many years for a Golden delicious apple tree to produce apples? My tree is about 6-10 feet tall, planted about 2 years ago bought from a nursery as a 3-4 foot stick. Last year it really seemed to take off. Really branched and leafed out but obviously still a baby tree. Just wondering when we should expect to get any apples off of it? Thanks! ... (Asked by Corinne)
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Generally speaking, after 3 years. A lot depends on your soil type, altitude, temperatures, ground drainage etc. If you have deer problems, like I do, place a wire cage around the tree to keep them from eating soft bark and making rubs when they're in velvet....(Answered by dooner george)

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How do I know when my apples are ready to be picked? I'm in zone 8, Georgia. My apple trees are full. They are green baking apples so they are not really fit to take a bite out of. They don't turn red, so how do I know when they are ready to be picked? Appreciate any help, thanks. ... (Asked by Agatha)
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Hold a fruit in your hand and give it a slight twist clockwise ( or anti-clockwise ). If it comes away from the tree easily it is ripe. Bit early in the year just yet though....(Answered by bob_e_dawg)

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How do worms detect apples in trees, climb the tree, and why do they live inside apples? It seems like an impossible task for a worm to simply pick out a tree, climb up in search of apples, and then actually bore its way into the apple. Does this have anything to do with reproduction? ... (Asked by RICKY)
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The moths that lay the eggs that hatch into worms, actually lay their eggs on the blossom. when the blossom turns into an apple the eggs are already inside the apple center. this is why it is difficult to tell if a apple has a worm inside from simply looking at the outside. It is also the reason why you spray apples before the buds bloom in order to control worms in apples....(Answered by gary o)

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where can I find free downloadable videos of apples? I really need a video of an apple tree growing (preferably time-lapse) that I can download for a powerpoint Im making for school. it also needs to be free. Can anyone point me to a site? Thanks! ... (Asked by diamonds_are_forever<3)
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I don't know if you can use it for power point but you might find something like that on you tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkcLwEwt-1s&feature=related...(Answered by Ace_of_Clovers)

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where do i sell my apples? i was wondering i have about 1,000 apples and i was wondering how can i sell them to a grocery store?what do i need to have to sell them to a store? ... (Asked by cloudofwater)
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I sell satsumas and Louisiana Sweet Oranges, in season. I have sold to big chain groceries, small stores, etc: I have found the very best way is to sell to those individuals with road side stands in my area. They come an carefully pick my fruit and the money we settle on is slightly higher than what the stores want to pay! Good luck...(Answered by jwhfaye)

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