COMMERCIAL TROPICAL APPLES GROWING IN AFRICA
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Over a Century now, Africa was duped that Apples do not grow in Africa, Uganda and Kenya, are brewing a success story in commercial tropical apples growing. It is nolonger a temperate countries affair. Read carefully the information below, and the photos you see on our facebook page, are a success story from Uganda.
COMMERCIAL TROPICAL APPLES GROWING IN AFRICA:
Apples areCommercial Tropical Apples Growing in Uganda is nolonger a myth but a new Cash Cow, though they can grow, thrive and produce fruits across the Country, the real hot spots for high yields are the Mount Elgon highlands, the Kapichorwa Highlands, the Kigezi Highlands and the Rwenzori Mountain Highlands. When you visit https://www.greeninguganda.com/Products/Apple-Growing OR visit to view Ugandan Orchads Photos https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2220018081497703&type=3 You will see the Ugandan Bumper harvests, do we still need to import Apples in Uganda.
APPLES ORCHARD ESTABLISHMENT:
Apples are planted at a spacing of 3x3m, that is 450 seedlings per acre. Pits are dug at 2x2ft, applying adquate manure or fertilizer at the time of planting. Agronomically, you need to carry our a soil sample analysis to determine the suitability of the towards commercial apples growing.
ANNA TROPICAL APPLES:
These are dual purpose cultivars of Commercial or domesticated apple that is very early ripening and does well in warm climates. ANNA TROPICAL APPLES were introduced in Uganda from Israel in 1999, first in Kabale District as a CASH CROP, and now they are scattered all over the Country (UGANDA), and they are doing so well both commercially and domestically. Anna produces remarkable fruits for, heavy crops of sweet, crisp, flavorful apples even in the tropical climate. Anna has a long shelf life, and can Keep 2 months in refrigerator. ANNA APPLES ARE PURPLISH IN COLOR. Anna is Self-fruitful or pollinated by Dorsett Golden. For more details on Commercial Tropical Apples Growing in Uganda, please visit us at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2220018081497703&type=3
GOLDEN DORSETT:
'Dorsett Golden' is a 'Golden Delicious'-like cultivar of domesticated apples, Golden Dorsett
apples are early season growers with a beautiful Golden yellow-green color and a lovely light crisp and most importantly, it needs a lower amount of cold weather to go into blooming, this makes it is possible to grow in warm climates.
Out of the 7,500 apple varieties to consider, the Dorsett Golden apples are one of the few that thrives in tropical growing conditions..
Sweet Flavor Profile, Out of all the 7,500 apples Varieties, Golden Dorsett apples are some of the sweetest. These lightly aromatic apples are juicy and sweet with a refreshing crunch. When grown in extremely healthy and fertile soil, the flesh can be a great combination of firm yet creamy for a refreshing, healthy snack.
MATURITY PERIOD:
Under good management and care, your apples should be able to start fruiting after 24 months, that is applying adquate manure or fertilizer and availing water during the dry season. Your Apples Orchard yields will be determined by your management and care.
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