It is starting to feel like spring, and we are all ready for it! Lots of fruit growers in our area are chomping at the bit to start planting trees. We're hoping to start planting next week maybe. This year we have plans to plant an early season Honeycrisp, regular season Honeycirsp, Crimson Topaz, Crimsoncrisp, Golden Russet, Suncrisp, and Pink Pearl apple trees. Just over 1,000 apple trees in all! We also will be planting a few hundred tart cherry trees. And what I'm most excited about: Jupiter Grapes (the oblong purple seedless ones!)
Now, hold your horses. Don't get too excited. Remember, it takes 3-4 years before we'll allow the trees to make a crop. It is very important for the trees to focus on growing tall and having a solid root structure. And even when they do have their first crop of apples, it will be a small one. Growing apples is a big investment, and it's crucial to do it right and to not rush the trees into production.
Have you checked out our open house: Springtime in the Orchard? It will be a great day out in the country for the entire family! You can see acres upon acres of blooming fruit trees, and see where your favorite fruit, berries and veggies are grown. We have plenty of activities planned: Orchard Wagon Tours, Orchard Scavenger Hunt, Activities for the Kids, and Samples Galore! We hope you plan to come to Springtime in the Orchard on Saturday, April 23rd.
please leave all pets at home (with the exception of service animals).
PICK-UP LOCATIONS
Vienna, Virginia Saturday, 8:00am – 10:30am Emmanuel Lutheran Church 2589 Chain Bridge Road Vienna, VA 22181 Lorton, Virginia Saturday, 11:30am - 1:00pm VRE Parking Lot 8990 Lorton Station Road Lorton, VA 22079 Fairlington, Virginia Saturday, 8:00am - 9:30am Fairlington Presbyterian Church 3846 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 Washington, DC Saturday, 10:30am - 12:00pm American Ice Company
