The first official harvest from the orchard we planted. The trees have grown well. We got a single 'Crimson Crisp' and a pail of 'Goldrush'. They need to have a little algae scrubbed off (darn that cool, wet weather!) but they are totally orgainic and oh, so tasty!!
Next year I hope a couple of the other trees start producing. Our big tree was pretty much a bust since we had a late frost while it was in full bloom. But it probably needed a year to rest after all it produced last year.
And I think I need to plant another pear. The tree we planted is pretty big but nothing set on so I think it probably needs a pollinator. I had hopes that there would be a pear tree near enough but it doesn't seem like it. Oh well...
Those apples look great - do you do anything to them over the growing season? I don't mind the algae, as it just proves to me the apple is natural. My pear tree was full of blossoms this spring - and I got one, tiny pear.
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