{"product_id":"apple-10-bag","title":"Apple - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eApple (Malus domestica) is a deciduous fruit tree grown worldwide for its crisp, juicy fruit in shades of red, green and yellow. It forms a rounded canopy of oval green leaves, bursts into fragrant white-to-pink spring blossom that attracts bees, and ripens fruit from late summer to autumn. Apples require a period of winter chill to flower and fruit well, so in India they are mainly cultivated in temperate hill regions such as Himachal Pradesh, Jammu \u0026amp; Kashmir and Uttarakhand, though low-chill varieties extend the range. Most cultivars need a compatible pollinating partner nearby for good cropping, rewarding growers with abundant, long-keeping harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-8 m (varies with rootstock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous oval green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate; needs winter chill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; at least 6-8 hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular deep watering, especially while fruiting; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, fertile, well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds winter chill; cool temperate climate preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed in spring; add potassium for fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual dormant-season pruning to shape and open the canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor dwarf types in pots, every 2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafting onto rootstock (not true from seed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCodling moth, aphids, apple scab, powdery mildew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit edible; seeds contain cyanogenic compounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for fresh eating, juicing, cider, baking and preserves; also an attractive flowering orchard and garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Indian plains choose low-chill apple varieties and a sunny, well-drained site; in hill regions standard cultivars thrive. Plant a compatible second variety for cross-pollination and prune annually in the dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can apples be grown in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey grow best in temperate hill regions like Himachal Pradesh, J\u0026amp;K and Uttarakhand, but low-chill varieties can fruit in some warmer areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does an apple tree need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun, at least 6-8 hours a day, is essential for good growth, flowering and fruit quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need more than one apple tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost apples need a compatible second variety nearby for cross-pollination; plant two different cultivars for reliable fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water an apple tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development, while ensuring the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how should I prune?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune in the dormant winter season to shape the tree, remove dead or crossing wood, and open the canopy to light and air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy isn't my apple tree fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon causes are insufficient winter chill, lack of a pollination partner, too much shade, or a young tree not yet mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow apples in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, choose a dwarf variety on a dwarfing rootstock, use a large container, and repot every 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre apple seeds toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is safe and delicious, but the seeds contain cyanogenic compounds and should not be eaten in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer in spring and add potassium-rich feed to support flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it bears fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrafted dwarf trees may fruit in 2-4 years, while standard trees can take 4-6 years to come into full bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256053203190,"sku":"PLT-APPLE-B10-NA","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-apple-seb-plant.jpg?v=1783920206","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/apple-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}