Plants are packed and shipped by Tapobon Nursery.

Michael Low Chill Apple (Seb) Grafted Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Apple tree (Malus domestica) is a highly adaptable fruit tree. This offering is a Grafted Michael Low Chill Variety, specifically chosen and propagated to thrive in the diverse, often warmer climates of the Indian plains, where traditional high-chill apple varieties typically struggle. Grafting ensures the plant is true-to-type and promotes significantly earlier and more reliable fruiting compared to seed-grown plants.

• Variety: Michael Apple, a low-chill cultivar suited for successful cultivation in warmer regions.
• Type: Grafted Fruit Plant/Tree, promoting early fruit bearing.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Can grow successfully in almost all Indian climates and soil types, ideal for ground planting or large container gardening.

The Fruit: Michael Apple

• Appearance and Taste: Michael apples display various colors, ranging from green to shades of red and red-rose. The fruit is known to be tasty and juicy, offering a complex flavor profile that can range from sour to sweet.
• Growing Adaptability: As a low-chill variety, it is specially suited to break dormancy and produce fruit in regions with mild winters.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

• Sunlight: Plant in a location that receives full and direct sunlight, aiming for at least 6-8 hours of direct sun daily for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Air Circulation: Ensure the plant is placed in a location with good air movement to maintain tree health.

Watering and Soil

• Soil: Use well-draining soil with a recommended pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out completely between waterings.
• Grafting Note: When planting, ensure the graft union (the swollen joint between the scion and rootstock) is positioned at least 4 inches above the soil line.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, guaranteeing you receive a healthy and genuine variety plant.