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Thu, Jun 26, 14 at 9:56
| I have planted two Pink Lady apple trees from germinated seeds in an apple. I realize they probably will not be the same fruit I ate. However, I am excited to see what they WILL be. My question in how big do they need to get before I safely plant them outside? I live in Michigan so the deer and rabbit population is a serious concern. They are about 8" tall right now. Thank you in advance. |
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| I too have a few seedlings I grew from leftover apple cores, currently in pots, also approximately 8" tall. So long as you don't mangle the roots and keep them well-watered, you could plant them any time from now to October/early Nov. You will want to get them in the ground before freeze-up; nature isn't kind to potted plants in our northern climate. For rabbits and deer, the only thing you can really do is fence as securely as possible. What I do is use old tomato cages too beat-up for garden work as a scaffolding around which I wrap chicken wire. |
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