An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the saying goes. Anna apple is an excellent variety with a high demand that is known for its adaptability to a wide range of climates. It flourishes in warmer conditions than other varieties, especially in the eastern region.

Are you looking for a fast-maturing plant? Well, the Anna apple fruit is early ripening and is usually ready for harvest within two years from the planting date. It can be described as a high-yielding variety that bears sweet, crunchy, and semi-acidic fruits.

How is Anna Apples Propagated?

Anna apples can be propagated through grafting onto rootstocks or budding. For the trees to establish well, planting should be done during the rainy season at a spacing of 4m between rows and 3m between the trees.

Unlike other varieties, the Israeli selection has a considerably low chill requirement. The fruits are small to medium, with a light greenish-yellow skin with a slightly red blush. Under good care, the trees can be highly productive at an early age. They only require about 200 to 300 chilling hours to produce sweet fruits that ripen early.

However, they require pollinators. You can plant other apple varieties, such as Dorsett Golden or Ein Shemer, near Anna apple trees.

Ecological Requirements of Anna Apple trees

Apples require a specific environment and ecological conditions for optimal growth and production. On the climate part, they require a cold period for bud development, followed by warm temperatures for fruit development. They require an average temperature range of 21–24 degrees Celsius.

Altitude: The trees thrive at an altitude of 1500–2700 m. 

Rainfall – Like other plants, apples require well-distributed rainfall throughout their growing season, an average of 1000–1250 mm. 

Soil – Although they can be grown in a wide range of soils, apples flourish in deep, well-drained soils with good aeration. They perform best in loam soils with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.

To maintain a thriving orchard, keep the trees watered and fertilized. Apply well-decomposed manure to enhance soil fertility. When using synthetic fertilizers, you can topdress with CAN and NPK every 3 to 4 months.

What are the characteristics of Anna's apple?

Fruits from different apple varieties differ in terms of shape, size, and color.

In terms of size and shape, Anna apples are typically small to large, with a round or slightly flatted shape.

Color – The skin of Anna apples is bright colored or pink, with yellow or green undertones.

Taste: Anna apples have a sweet and slightly tart flavor with a crisp and juicy texture.

Ripening season: Anna apples are early-season apples, typically in late July through August. However, this varies.

Get Certified Anna Apple Seedlings from Frutunda

At Frutunda, we offer certified Anna apple seedlings to help you start growing your own delicious and nutritious apples! 

Experience the joy of harvesting fresh apples from your backyard. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your garden and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Visit our website or contact us to place your order. Get started with Frutunda and create a vibrant orchard.

Visit our website or contact us to place your order. Get started with Frutunda and create a vibrant orchard.

Visit us here at our farm, Ridgeways, along Kigwa Road.

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