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Barbados Apple Project
Registrace 8. 06. 2013
I am successfully growing and fruiting Apple Trees propagated by seeds in tropical, sunny Barbados(NO CHILL HOURS REQUIRED) . It has never been done before but I have proven my critics wrong. Join me on my journey and see my challenges and successes. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE
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Apple Fruitlets in Barbados: Post Hurricane Beryl Update
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See my fruitlets post hurricane Beryl
The Aftermath of Auntie Beryl's Visit
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We live in the hurricane belt and every year it's a challenge because one storm system can come and wipe out all your hardwork. Preparation is key to ensuring that damage is kept to a minimum. Let's see if my preparations have succeeded.
Preparing My Apple Trees to meet Aunty Beryl
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Aunty Beryl is on her way to reap havoc. I have got to be prepared.
Spring and Blossom Time in Tropical Barbados
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I have two apple trees blossoming at the same time. Bees come and do yah thing so the crossing can begin
More Apple Spring Blossoms Loading in Barbados
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More Apple Spring Blossoms Loading in Barbados
My Peach Tree In Barbados May Blossom Soon
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My Peach Tree In Barbados May Blossom Soon
It's really Spring Time In Barbados ( More Apple Trees Flowering)
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It's really Spring Time In Barbados ( More Apple Trees Flowering)
HOW I KEEP GETTING MORE PINEAPPLE PLANTS
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HOW I KEEP GETTING MORE PINEAPPLE PLANTS
Blossoming Apple Tree in Tropical Barbados
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Blossoming Apple Tree in Tropical Barbados
Another Apple Tree Blossoming in Barbados April 2024 Update
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Another Apple Tree Blossoming in Barbados April 2024 Update
Apple Tree Blossoming Again in Tropical Barbados
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Apple Tree Blossoming Again in Tropical Barbados
Another Apple Tree Blossoming in Tropical Barbados
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Another Apple Tree Blossoming in Tropical Barbados
Trees Grown By Seeds Take Too Long. TRY THIS!!!! (Growing Apple Trees in the Tropical Barbados)
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Trees Grown By Seeds Take Too Long. TRY THIS!!!! (Growing Apple Trees in the Tropical Barbados)
How Early Intervention in the Life of an Apple Tree Can Make a Difference
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How Early Intervention in the Life of an Apple Tree Can Make a Difference
Training your Apple Trees to Fruit in the Tropics
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Training your Apple Trees to Fruit in the Tropics
Grafting "English" Apples in Tropical Barbados PART 2
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Grafting "English" Apples in Tropical Barbados PART 2
Grafting "English' Apples in Tropical Barbados PART 1
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Grafting "English' Apples in Tropical Barbados PART 1
Can I Trick My Apple Trees to Fruit in the Tropics
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Can I Trick My Apple Trees to Fruit in the Tropics
Bajan Apple Project Update November 2022
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Bajan Apple Project Update November 2022
Well Sir, you have at the very least, one thing going for you. You have a great selection of root stock to graft to. Seeing as this was two years ago (I see that sugar apple there by the way!, very nice), what are their progress? Did you get a few cuttings to graft to them? There are a couple trees that I have growing here in Zone 10A in Florida, and the Golden Dorsett Apple is, in my opinion, the best apple to grow when you don't have many (or any) chill hours. So far, they are only apple that I have grown here that does well enough to keep. I haven't tried to grow my own variety of apple, which is what you are doing by planting seeds. You would probably want to do so from a few types of common apples that have a chance at all in your area to grow anything for you. While I would never tell you to stop, as you should try, and if you keep doing so, who knows how well you might succeed? A zero chill hour apple that grows true to seed would be a really nice option to have! Keep on them, and I wish you only the best of luck and success! For your leaf issues, I'd suggest a good misting of 1% Hydrogen Peroxide (You can get 3% and just cut it 1:3 with water). Put it in a spray bottle and let rip, in the evening (no full sun with the H2O2 on the leafs), you seem to have a rust fungus on them. You can get something else that's more fungicidal if you like seeing as you don't have to worry about fruit for now. But, I'm no apple expert. Just another guy trying to grow things that aren't suited to my zone.
Thanks for your comment. Since then I have had a very tasty albeit small apple from one of my trees. This year four of my trees are flowering. Looking forward to great things this season
Did you plant the peach tree from seed or cuttings?
From seed. I have 2 trees now. The second one I air layered from the first
Ever consider pruning it
During the dormancy you could put ice at the base of the tree
Did you place the seed in the fridge to promote sprouting?
Sorry for late response. Yes I did
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Lovely
What if you put some ice on the roots?
Awesome!!!
Bravo! Keep it up!
Nice 😀
I'm in awe! You give me hope😊 Thank you for sharing! I still have my apple tree in a huge container...it's about 4' now😕 Should I plant it in a shaded area or can it take direct sunlight? Thanks in advance. Congratulations on your apples!
Congrats on your first apple! You've been working at them for a long time.
Thanks!
Lol, persistence is key
Looking forward for that moment as well
Thanks again for the update! l will continue to support you til we see you bite into an apple that you pick from one of your trees!
How old is the tree?
Good work!!!
l wish you success! Thank you for sharing with us! My fingers are crossed too
great progress. i have a few trees but they struggling. guess its the soil/location. gave a plant to my neighbor its outgrown my trees and bloomed last week.i prey its self-pollinating..... hope your fruit grows into a sizable apple
Yes I hope so too
I saw one of your trees in a video. You need to induce horizontal growth of your branches. Check out the work Kuffle Creek has done in Uganda with apple trees to stop apical dominance. Because of our tropical conditions apple trees will be forever growing upward and onward. Proper pruning back of the top can fool the tree in to thinking that it has reached its peak and it will start producing lateral branches that can be encouraged by notching. If you want loads of fruit buds on your trees train the branches when they come out by tying them down
Another fantastic accomplishment! What time of year do your trees go dormant or do you defoliate them to induce it?
I tried the defoliating. In the tropics these trees dont go dormant. You have to induce it somehow
Beautiful blooms. My tree is three years old but I've kept it in a huge pot so it's not as big as your tree. Congrats! Hope you get your fruit !
Have you tries Peaches and Apple pears yet? They are growing really good for me near the equator! czcams.com/video/Oi07xEzlgbM/video.html
yes I have 1 peach tree and a pear but no fruits yet. They are little over three years
Congrats man!!!
Thanks
Yup.. Never give up
Thanks
Keep up the good work apple bro..
Thanks
Before putting the video out, you should take the time off to watch it, it's a total waste of time
Thank you for educating us! l wish you more apples!
This is wonderful! Please how many months/ years from the date of planting? Thank you.
This is wonderful! Please how many months/ years from the date of planting? Thank you.
It is best to try the tropical variety from African it looks almost the same it is just a bit oval rather than round but it taste just as good.
How many months apple can fruits?
Most apple trees fruit once a year
Keep up the good works. Am patiently following you to see when the apples will bear fruits. Cheers 🎉🎉
Continued success with your efforts.
Another great video!
Do u allowed them to beer in the pots?
Are those muscadines?
Noiceness!
Just a bit of a warning from a person who lives in NY state where most of the exported apples come from. The seeds in an apple will produce a tree. But that tree will not produce the same type of apple you bought. All production apples are clones from trees that were selected for special characteristics. You may or may not get a delicious apple. You could get a disgusting apple and you won't know for many years. But as I am living in the Dominican Republic now I am curious how you will trick the tree into flowering as in my experience it requires a period of cold temperatures.
Pink lady apples grow in Nigeria, a friend of mine shared his video on it on Facebook, I don't know much about it but he mentioned something about grafting, he said they're a tropical variety .
@@tammygallant6004 yes grafting is a form of cloning when you take your desired clone type and cut it into a root stock plant. It is essentially two different apple trees but only the grafted portion will produce the fruit. Funny enough, you can graft a pear tree, apple tree and a peach tree onto the same root stock plant. You will end up with one tree but 3 different fruits. Happy gardening!
@@TheStaggpaul it will grow well there is a farmer in Kenya that has a business with the the tropical variety
Apple grow from seed taste horrible! They are practically inedible! You might as well quit now and not waste more of your time growing them.
I know most apples grown by seed turn out to be crab apples but apart from getting blessed and getting that new variety of apple (know chances are slim), I am also experimenting with growing apples in the tropics. I am expecting some Wambugu apples from Kenya soon and the science is telling me that you can train apple trees to fruit in the tropics. This is where I am going with this project ultimately
I need mine done
Keep going, success will come!
Need you to engraft my lime tree
Lovely