DibbleWhen to plant Apple
Plant a bare-root tree in early spring while dormant. Most apples need a second variety nearby to pollinate; expect fruit in a few years.
When to plant Apple by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | April 24 | September 21 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 19 | September 16 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 9 | September 6 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | March 31 | August 28 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 20 | August 17 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 7 | August 4 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 8 | July 8 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 10 | June 9 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 11 | May 10 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant apple?
It depends on your zone. Apple is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does apple take to grow?
About 150 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 30 days after that.
What grows well with apple?
Good companions include Chives, Nasturtium.
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