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How to Grow Liberty Apple

Malus domestica 'Liberty'

Your complete guide to growing Liberty Apple.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧Water1 inch per week, consistent moisture preferred
📅Harvest130-140 days
🗺Zones4–9
📏Height15-30 feet
Liberty Apple📷 Wikipedia: Apple

When to Plant Liberty Apple

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 4 — — September
Zone 5 — — August – October
Zone 6 — — August – October
Zone 7 — — July – October
Zone 8 — — July – November
Zone 9 — — June – December

Companion Plants for Liberty Apple

✓ Good companions

Chives

Repels aphids, improves apple flavor, and deters Japanese beetles

Comfrey

Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, acts as dynamic accumulator for potassium

Garlic

Natural fungicide properties help prevent apple scab and fire blight

Lavender

Repels moths, fleas, and mice while attracting pollinators

Marigolds

Repels nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators

Nasturtiums

Trap crop for aphids and repels woolly aphids, cucumber beetles, and codling moths

Tansy

Repels ants, mice, and flying insects that can damage apple trees

Yarrow

Attracts beneficial insects and improves soil health through deep root system

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone which is toxic to apple trees and inhibits their growth

Grass

Competes heavily for water and nutrients, especially problematic for young apple trees

Pine Trees

Acidify soil and create conditions favorable to apple scab disease

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

25.0kcal
0.60gProtein
22.30mgVitamin C
0.07mgIron
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