Anyone know how to plant an apple tree?
Question:Or, actually, can u get an apple tree by planting an apple? its rotting on the inside and my husband says its starting to sprout. so, if you can get a tree by planting it, how deep do you plant it? and in the sun or shade? and how often does it need to be watered? ~thanks
Answers:
You will not get a descent apple tree from planting an apple. Most commercial apple trees are grafted on to various types of root stock that control the size and shape of the trees and some trees require a pollinator ( another tree of the same pollination group). Some trees are self pollinating and are suitable if you are only planting one.
If you want an apple tree, decide what size of tree you would like, what type would grow best in your area and the best time to plant it would be in the Autumn. You can buy a pot grown plant and plant it anytime. The trees require to be in a reasonably sunny spot with good drainage. Dig a hole about 1M diameter and one spade deep ( leave that soil to the side of the hole), then fork over the bottom of the hole and mix in rotted farm manure and 2 hand fulls of bone meal. The tree will require to be staked for the first couple of years, buy a stake and ties when you buy the tree. Hammer the stake in the center of the hole and place the tree roots round the stake and fill in the soil gently tramping it down around the roots. To finish tie the tree to the stake and give it a good water, don't let it dry out in dry weather. Hope that helps.
i would just start it in shallow ground, then if it starts going i would transplant it deeper. I would think it needs sun. i would water it every couple of days to start and see from there :)
good luck!
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