Complete care guide for premium tropical seedling. Follow these instructions for optimal growth and maximum yield.
Category
tropical
Price
KES 1,000
Time to Fruit
9 months
Detailed care instructions for growing your Apple seedling successfully
Requires 1000-1800mm rainfall per year. Irrigation should be managed according to the main growth stages: Budbreak-flowering, Beginning of rapid shoot growth, Beginning of fruit fill, Harvest, Leaf fall. Drip irrigation is the best because it is precise. Regular watering is essential, especially during fruit development stages.
Full sun (6+ hours) required for optimal growth and fruit production. Avoid shaded areas to maximize yields and fruit quality.
Fertile, well-drained and well-aerated loamy-sandy soil, with a slightly acidic to alkaline pH of 5.5-6.5. Land preparation involves bush clearing, removing obstacles such as stones and rocks. Land for planting apples is prepared to a fine tilth. The top soil from the established hole is separated from the subsoil and mixed with 250g of TSP and 20kg of manure. On placing the tree inside the hole, the topsoil is first replaced and firmed around the root region to avoid air pockets. The subsoil is used to cover the hole and care should be taken as to level the planting hole with the surrounding area.
Requires altitude of 1800m-2800m above sea level. Cool to moderate temperatures (10-20°C) are ideal. Some varieties like Wambugu Apple do well in all climates and mature only within 9 months. Wambugu apples are also highly disease resistant.
Apply balanced NPK fertilizer during growing season. Use organic manure (20 kg per hole) at planting. Apply NPK 10-5-5 yearly, adjusting based on growth stage and soil conditions.
Plant spacing is done depending on the rootstock, variety and the altitude of the site. The holes are dug in a square or rectangular layout. Recommended spacing is 3m X 2m or 3m X 3m. Adjust spacing based on variety and expected tree size.
Wambugu apples mature within 9 months. Fruiting occurs throughout the year as flowering takes place all through. 40-50 fruits a tree are harvested during the 1st year and this increases with time: 2nd year- 500+ fruits a tree, 3rd year -700+ fruits a tree, 5 years - 2000+ fruits a tree. A kilo holds 9-10 fruits. 1 kg could be sold at KES 300- KES 400. Do not plant Wambugu apple on leased land. It has very long lifespan. You can intercrop Wambugu with Beans or other crops for mulching or soil nutrition improvement.
Phase 1
Prepare soil, plant seedling, water thoroughly
Phase 2
Regular watering, fertilizer application
Phase 3
Pruning, maintenance, pest management
Phase 4
Harvest and ongoing maintenance
Ensure adequate sunlight (6 hours) as specified. Apply appropriate fertilizer and maintain proper watering schedule. Check for root-bound conditions.
Ensure plant has reached maturity (Wambugu apples mature within 9 months. Fruiting occurs throughout the year as flowering takes place all through. 40-50 fruits a tree are harvested during the 1st year and this increases with time: 2nd year- 500+ fruits a tree, 3rd year -700+ fruits a tree, 5 years - 2000+ fruits a tree. A kilo holds 9-10 fruits. 1 kg could be sold at KES 300- KES 400. Do not plant Wambugu apple on leased land. It has very long lifespan. You can intercrop Wambugu with Beans or other crops for mulching or soil nutrition improvement.). Apply potassium-rich fertilizer during flowering. Maintain proper temperature and pollination conditions. Ensure adequate water during flowering.
Often indicates nutrient deficiency or overwatering. Check soil moisture and apply balanced fertilizer according to care guide. Test soil pH and adjust if needed.
Use neem oil spray and maintain good sanitation. Remove affected leaves. Follow integrated pest management practices. Monitor regularly for early detection.
Min Temperature
10°C
Ideal Sunlight
6+ hrs
Water Frequency
Regular
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
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