A library of information sheets and articles for the Home Orchard Grower
indespensable information to read and download
University of Minnesota Extension Fruit Resources
Apples and Pears
Includes a Minnesota specific hardiness zone map based on several years of local data, simple variety chart for MN, and basic consideration for your orchard success.
Excellent overview of the things you need to know and consider as you plan and start your home orchard. Even though this is a northern climate resource there is alot of good info for everyone. Easy to read.
You can "grow your own" trees with these instructions. Good line drawings make the process clear.
Extensive descriptions and photos of the Varieties developed by the University of Minnesota, Includes info on the older varieties like Beacon and Wealthy.
Excellent pictures of Apple Maggot fly and its fruit damage that will help you identify and control this common pest. Available as PDF also.
A good "short course" (21 pages) from Penn State University that covers all the basics you need, good pictures, written for the homeowner and hobby farmer in mind.
State Guides For the Home Orchard
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One pound of apples = 2 large, 3 medium, or 4 to 5 small; about 3 cups
peeled and cut-up fruit. Two pounds of apples = enough for one
nine-inch pie.
One  bushel of apples = 40 pounds or about 100 to 120 medium fruits.
Enough for 20 nine-inch pies, 15 to 20 quarts of applesauce or slices.
The top five apple producing countries in the world are:
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Read more: Apple Facts
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Find a fairly complete photo index of Fruit Tree Pests online at the following site.
Good clear photos! Get to know your enemies by their mug shots. Immature stages as well as adults. Life cycle information is also available.
GO Directly to the Kearneysville Index
Includes Apples, Peaches & Nectarines, Pears, Cherries, and Natural Enemies (some of our best damage control agents!) |
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