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Mar
@marsiposa@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp last week

Update: final harvest from the squirrel-proofed apple trees. We got 4.5 kg (~9lb). It's incredible blobcataww

The Kid, who grew up knowing our trees would produce a max of 5 apples, has been exclaiming in disbelief every time he looks at them.

Besides the intense grazing pressure from the squirrels, the trees are small, as they were planted by the previous owners in a not-great location (by a fence, in a semi-shaded area). And yet. Look at how much they can do!

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#apples

Large plastic container holding 20 or so medium-size to large apples. The apples are dark red on one side, with strikes of yellow on the other side. The container is placed on a scale on a kitchen counter. In the background, a kettle -looking small next to the apples- and other assorted kitchen items.
Large plastic container holding 20 or so medium-size to large apples. The apples are dark red on one side, with strikes of yellow on the other side. The container is placed on a scale on a kitchen counter. In the background, a kettle -looking small next to the apples- and other assorted kitchen items.
Large plastic container holding 20 or so medium-size to large apples. The apples are dark red on one side, with strikes of yellow on the other side. The container is placed on a scale on a kitchen counter. In the background, a kettle -looking small next to the apples- and other assorted kitchen items.
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Matt Noyes
@Matt_Noyes@social.coop replied  ·  activity timestamp last week

@marsiposa what variety?

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@marsiposa@social.coop replied  ·  activity timestamp last week

@Matt_Noyes no idea! I should look into it.

The trees are aprox 25 years old. Based on the other plants that were in the yard when we moved in this house, I assume it's whatever variety of apple tree was popular in WA nurseries in the mid-90's.

Maybe I'll take some more detailed pictures and share what I find!

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