Apples

In my food forest I have ‘Monty’s Surprise’, ‘Peasgood’s Nonsuch’, ‘Winter Banana’, ‘Cox’s Orange’ and ‘Tydeman’s Late’. Ross Nolly, Taranaki We had a ‘Granny Smith’ tree growing up. They are the best for cooking. Jenny Smith, Tauranga My best budget-beating home orchard trees would definitely include apples – ‘Granny Smith’ for cooking, and ‘Royal Gala’ and ‘Liberty’ for eating fresh. Lynda Hallinan, Hunua

Fruit


A mature apple tree will produce hundreds of fruit, plenty for snacks, desserts and preserves. With rising costs, it’s a no-brainer to grow your own, particularly if you grow hard-to-source varieties such as heirloom ‘Peasgood’s Nonsuch’ (a versatile...

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