How to Grow Dorsett Golden Apple
Malus domestica 'Dorsett Golden'
Your complete guide to growing Dorsett Golden Apple.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Dorsett Golden Apple
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Companion Plants for Dorsett Golden Apple
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and improves apple tree health through natural pest deterrence
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface and leaves make excellent mulch
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control apple pests
Repels moths and other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Deters nematodes and various pests while attracting pollinators
Acts as trap crop for aphids and attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs
Deters ants, mice, and various insects that can damage apple trees
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to apple trees and inhibits growth
Competes heavily for water and nutrients, especially problematic for young trees
Acidifies soil and needle drop creates unfavorable growing conditions
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
