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Gala in Container

Joe Apalategui

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July 27, 2007 - 10:21 am

I have a Gala grafted onto an M27 rootstock at the exchange this year. It is in a 1 gal container and has about 18" of new growth on the scion. Since space is a problem in my yard I plan to grow it in a container.

I would like opinions on container size and type , planting soil, and planting instructions.

Thanks!

Applenut

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July 31, 2007 - 8:59 pm

I vote for about a 20-gallon container filled with plain dirt and topped with about 4 inches of a coarse mulch, such as shredded bark or wood chips. This has done well for us and the decaying mulch will feed your dirt all that the apple needs.

Joe Apalategui

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August 1, 2007 - 11:14 pm

Thanks for your input Applenut. Sounds easy enough if I can locate/build a 20 gal pot. I may repot to a 5-10 gal container this fall and go for the big one next year.

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