Introduction
Almost all edible apples are domesticated forms of the Malus genus trees, which bears the generic designation Malus domestica (or M. x domestica). Among the several cultivars in this category is 'Early Harvest.' It is well-known for delivering ripe apples as early as late June in certain areas, and as late as mid-September in others. The apples are tiny to medium-sized fruits with smoothish yellow-green exterior and white delicious meat perfect for baking. This sort of apple tree comes in three sizes: large-sized, medium-dwarf, and dwarf.
Characteristics
| Mature size | 10-25 ft. tall, 10-25 ft. wide |
| Sun exposure | Full |
| Soil type | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil pH | Acidic, neutral |
| Bloom time | Spring, summer |
| veg/flower color | White, pink |
Environmental footprint
0.70 kg co emmited per kg
Varieties and differences
There are 3 variations of this early harvest apple depending on their size such as:
- A full-sized tree that matures to a height of 600 to 720 cm and a spread of roughly 700 cm.
- A semi-dwarf variation with a height of 360 to 450 cm
- A dwarf variety with a height of approximately 300 cm
Fertiliser
When it refers to fertilization, location is everything. You can apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer to the bottom of the apple tree, but keep it at least 76 cm away from the trunk. Follow the quantity specified on the product label. The fertilizer must be scraped into the soil evenly, and the procedure should be repeated three months later. After the apple tree is two years old, apply the same fertilizer in a 90 cm circle nearby.
Soil
Early harvest apple trees thrive in wet, well-drained soil. Apple plants, like other fruit trees, need weakly acidic to moderate soil (pH around 6.0 to 7.0).
Water
Because these trees really aren't drought-tolerant, you must assure that they are watered during dry times. 'Early Harvest' demands 2 cm of water each 10 days or so.
Light
This tree thrives in full sun, so place your early harvest orchard in a place that receives at least 6 hours of direct, unobstructed sunshine every day.
Humidity and temperature
Early Harvest' thrives in warm weather and is robust in zones 3 to 8. A springtime cold snap with conditions below -4 degrees Celsius, on the other hand, might damage fragile buds. In excessively humid growth circumstances, apple trees may be prone to gray mold or other fungal infections.
Harvesting
It's preferable if you delay until the perfect moment to collect the fruit from your trees. When apples are ripe, they lose the final remnants of their yellow background hue and gain full, vibrant color. Most importantly, they taste less tangy-tart and more sweet. You'll also note that the seeds change color from white to brown. Simply raise them up rapidly when choosing. If they're ready, they'll break free without causing serious harm to the tree. The harvest time for apple trees throughout most locations begins in July and can go until November, depending on the type and location.