Instal the new for apple Farming 202012/25/2023 ![]() ![]() Computer software helps growers determine when to water an apple orchard. Not only is he able to feed trees with valuable nutrients, but he also uses all of the green waste that his orchards and Stemilt packing facilities produce, keeping these compostable items out of landfills.Ģ. Dad calls compost his prescription for healthy trees and flavorful fruit. ![]() My father’s multi-acre compost farm on Stemilt Hill makes both natural and organic compost that is applied to the base of fruit trees twice each year. Tree branches and leaves, rotten fruit, yard clippings, and even crabshells and horse manure are used to create World Famous Compost at Stemilt. Keep reading to learn 5 secrets from our apple farms!ġ. ![]() The big difference today is in the new technologies and practices that help growers efficiently care for apple trees, while also working to ensure they pick the highest quality crop each year. Apples are still hand-picked from the tree and rely on four true seasons in order to bear a crop. Stepping into an orchard during fall harvest isn’t all that different today than it was when I was a kid. October is National Apple Month and to kick-off this month long celebration of one of our favorite fruits at Stemilt, I thought I would share 5 interesting things that you might see at a Stemilt apple orchard throughout the year. ![]()
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