How to Grow Red Delicious Apple
Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'
Your complete guide to growing Red Delicious Apple.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Red Delicious Apple
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Companion Plants for Red Delicious Apple
✓ Good companions
Repel aphids and may help prevent apple scab disease
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch and fertilizer
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control apple pests
Attracts pollinators and repels moths and other harmful insects
Repel aphids, nematodes, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, also repel woolly aphids
Repels ants, mice, and various flying insects that can damage apple trees
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits apple tree growth and can cause stunting or death
Competes heavily for water and nutrients, especially problematic for young apple trees
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
