Planning a Commercial Orchard
Whether you are considering buying an existing orchard or planting a new one, it’s important to have an idea of what managing apple trees will require.

Site Considerations for Apple Production
Much of Minnesota has climatological conditions favorable for apple production. Find out what the important site criteria are.

Apple Varieties
The fruit breeding program at the University of Minnesota has introduced many apple cultivars over the last 150 years. Find out about all of the different varieties on this page.

Apple Rootstocks
Every orchard tree is grafted, made up of a fruiting portion, the scion, and a rootstock. Hardiness, size control, and disease resistance are considerations in choosing rootstocks.

Culture & Pests
This page will lead you to information on the full range of commercial tree fruit production issues.

Extension Handouts
This page contains handouts that have been distributed at Minnesota Apple Growers Association (MAGA) field days.