200 Free Apple Tree UPDATE!!! 21 Days Later... (Starting Trees From Cuttings)

[@alejandroalcala3146]

people always start a video but never end it, it gets annoying just take your time to finish the results, love you guys

[@theweekendhomestead]

If you go the route of buying trees, can I suggest from our experience with our orchard, plant the trees, in year 1 pull 90% of the Apple buds off, year 2 pull 75% of the buds and year 3 pull 50% off - what this does is cause the Tree to “stress the Tree out” and think there is something wrong and it will then switch gears and push the tree to build more roots and more limbs. Each year you doing this will increase the chances the Tree will make it. We did it for the first 3 years of our orchard and have had awesome results with very strong trees that have been productive for us. Cool project - thanks for sharing

[@BillyRoberts]

Some great advice. I should have done it to my pear tree.It isn't growing like it should. I can't seem to get apple or peach to grow.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you for the words of wisdom...

[@getbusylivenordien5394]

Ha I was just saying the same thing in a comment It does not stress the tree out just so you know. It's actually just letting all the nutrients grow roots. This lets the tree gather more nutrients to feed the growth of the fruit Same thing if you want Harty plants that give off bunches of flowers Creat a root system then let them go nuts. We always add new trees each year to start the process and this also secures that we always have fruit if one of the trees that 100 years puls has problems

[@getbusylivenordien5394]

If you want some real fun cut a branch off one tree and drill a hole in the truck of another to put the branch in. But sap in the hole so the two can grow together. I have trees that have 2 or more different apples growing on it by using this method It really screws people up to see 3 or 4 different apples hanging from one tree ;)

[@lovescamaros1]

ive always had good luck rooting cuttings in perlite with a rooting compound. i can also say the quality and amount of roots is always better than rooting in just dirt.

[@alexandrastolz1688]

Could we get an update on these trees?

[@billysavage7816]

I’m planning on making my own cider and leaving it as a family tree, excuse the pun but yeh this has helped loads. Keep it up

[@omarelias1490]

Sounds a lot like growing pot!

[@ivyshy98]

what happens above the soil isn't as important as what's happening below the soil. you can have it bud and shoot out nice leaves just from the energy left in the stem but if the roots don't develop it will just die off. sun is also not required until there's actual leaves with root support. as a test you can always check one that seems to be doing the best to see if any roots developed. usually it takes a good 1-2 months for any significant roots to develop.

[@PlanetMojo]

We have a similar story -- but unfortunately we have no video of the early years. Our family lived in a 10' x 12' shed from the beginning of June to November while my son and I built the house. But as far as the cuttings go, mix 50/50 peat and sand and put into the bottom of a black storage bin with holes in the bottom. Take the cuttings in the winter when the tree is dormant, then dip in the hormone and push into the mixture in the soil in the bin. Keep very warm, and leave the lid on. Total darkness. This forces rooting before budding. After a couple of weeks, you should see white buds sprouting. That is when you remove the lid. I'll be showing the transfer of a bin full of grape vines to plastic bag pots in about a week. I'll post a link when I do. Keep up the good work!

[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

Great job. Keeping fingers crossed....🤠

[@gregorythomas333]

It's really great they are doing so well...can't wait to see them going in the ground in a year or two.

[@dragonflyneb]

This is so interesting thank you for sharing. God Bless

[@glenngoodale1709]

good job Johny Appleseed !!!

[@tomkeyser8384]

Thanks for the update. I am very curious to see how the experiment works

[@tbirdracefan]

Sounds encouraging!

[@brushcrawler8612]

If you cover them with any type of humidity dome, the success rate skyrockets...especially after buds start opening. Slow the transpiration to preserve the moisture in the cuttings.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Congrats on the apparent success so far with rooting your trimmings.

[@ronrhoades8594]

Heath, I am happy to see the update on your trees. And hear how good they are doing for all the effort you put in those cutting. At first I thought you was wasting your time and being crazy in do it... Boy was I wrong !! Looking forward to the next update

[@Y0UNGRED]

We need an update!!

[@MrSpj007]

yes i would like to know too, thanks

[@valeriesmith9639]

😊 Still need an update.

[@tonyhussey3610]

Updatey pleaaaase..

[@weswestcuhh]

Can we get an update pls and thank you sir

[@robertbrawley5048]

No you don't get an update . Apple is hard to root and leafingout means nothing

[@curtschmidt8218]

good luck on your trees

[@kimmyjeans2]

Fingers crossed and praying they thrive and look forward to seeing how they do over time.

[@lutemule]

Good luck!

[@avonleanne]

i have two apples that made it through winter! started from seeds a couple of years ago, but not much bigger than the size of those sticks! neat that they are growing...mine was just an experiment, so im not expecting anything much =) I have some lemon trees also, done same way from seeds as experiment...all just fun!

[@HeavensGatesCherryFarm]

Keep going I"m watching to see the out come. Because I did the same thing with my cherry tree clipping , they bud out and small leaves with little roots, but they don't make it but i'm hoping they work. if they do I will give it one more try. I'm on your side hoping they work

[@suckmydck4042]

Good idea brother

[@MrRDJEEP]

Lookin great.

[@eddeetz493]

Buy a roll of weedblock and make air pots. The roots air prune and dont get bound in plastic. Cut the pot at a seam to plant. Great project.

[@pemgautoavenue1487]

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE TREE$!

[@greggwoods7173]

Cool! Give them some soil now and make sure the pots have drain holes.. Maybe add just a touch of fertilizer...

[@cynzplacevideos]

New follower from Arizona. Love your channel

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you!

[@waylonhartwell]

You could try making a compost tea and watering the trees with that to give them a little bit of nutrition just to get them through until they get into bigger pots

[@HrRezpatex]

Thank you for the video. I am in to bonsai and have plans to mostly go for fruit trees, and with use of cuts it make it much more easy and save me a lot of time to get samples and this video make me more positive about that idea :)

[@beachlife1411]

Very nice

[@rbear4574]

If you use clear plastic cups you will see the roots as they grow.

[@cuznclive2236]

Clear cups inside solid/colored cups. Exposing roots to light can cause problems.

[@matthewspomer9242]

Very cool

[@fieldcampos9014]

Cover the whole cup on top with plastic n put in warn 🌞

[@BillynBertie]

Any fresh cutting with dormant buds will push out leaves if kept a bit moist just like flowers in a vase, but that does not mean they will ever make roots. some might with rooting hormone or if they are subjects that root naturally like willows. I have tried apples and pears many times taking them at various times of years. Never any success despite leaves growing when the season is right. I will be interested to see how many of your cuttings actually succeed.

[@davidhawkins9782]

awesome !!

[@zaneymay]

nice update.

[@nkynative2850]

There is enough energy stored in those sticks to leaf out but they will put out those leaves and then dry up because plants lose moisture through their leaves but there wont be enough root system yet to resupply that water loss. If you cut the top off it will use its energy to build roots and not all its energy in producing leaf & new top growth. Goodluck, im doing the exact same thing.

[@TheOneWhoTubes]

Use aeroponics for rooting! Excellent results. Get a “cloning” setup. (or make one) 👍

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@urbanharvestdfw]

I'll take some

[@Jane_1776]

I was able to get peach tree and apple tree starts from friends. Only one of the peach trees (out of 3) made it. I need 2 to pollinate so I took cuttings off of the one this year and going to try to get a few more. The apple tree starts are new to me this year. I only need one of those for my small property... wish me luck! 😊

[@mikefiatx19]

Just to confirm, the cuttings need to be from a different genetic line in order to cross pollinate. 3 cuttings from the same tree won't pollinate each other as the pollen will be the same from all 3.

[@colstace2560]

I would also try aerial layering on the trees you pruned, less stress on the cutting

[@pmbayens1032]

Try clear cups til you put them in the ground.

[@JONESSFCY]

Please updates!

[@chrisglen757]

Apple and Peach trees are a lot of work. Will you be able to get seasonal help up at the ranch when they begin to bear fruit? I see a vegetable/fruit stand in your future!

[@dollyperry3020]

Very cool!

[@ricklindblade6509]

Can we please get an update on all of those apple trees? Thank you in advance. ~Rick

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

How did these turn out? I can't find another update video and I'm contemplating growing my orchard with cuttings. I'd love to know how yours did.

[@silasostap5236]

My understanding is that if a plant uses its energy for buds and leaves, it will have less energy for root growth, and vice versa. Less visible growth above ground potentially means more growth underground.

[@williamspellman4215]

Use tape to the cups for them to stay upright and sturdy....

[@williamspellman4215]

You want the roots too build up to each cup before you transplant and also make them thrive to the bottom for water which will push the root grow then transplant to bigger buckets ...

[@fishmut]

For me it does not matter what type of cutting I do , when the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot that’s when I take them to the next level because their roots are plenty and strong enough to handle being planted out , that’s just how I do my cuttings ,it works for me , small cups for pots for cuttings are to small to give them a fair go at developing lot of roots I think , bigger pots makes a big difference.

[@fromtheburbstothetetons8826]

Try fish emulsion for plant food. I have used it before and was amazed at the results.

[@klauskristensen3354]

the thinnest stem can be hard to survive and set roots, but god luck with project.

[@geraldestes2470]

nice going red; apart from the fruit tree nursery stocks you mentioned maybe your states DNR has a selection of tree shoots (green ash, oak, maple, walnut, cherry, etc) for purchase that you could plant then harvest for such things as split rail livestock fencing, r/s board footage for outbuildings and projects.

[@rickthorp8363]

How did the trees do? Any survive to root?

[@jdbreaux8080]

I like fresh peaches during the season (like right now!) Last year I discovered the White Peach. To me the White Peach doesn't have much of a peach flavor. Anyway, I had White Peaches from Texas (near Johnson City) last year for the first time, When a fresh white peach is ripe, it is the sweetest thing you will ever grow. It is the best thing I have ever had in my mouth. Nothing can touch it. If I were you I would plant nothing but white peaches. They are awesome. I'm not a big fan of peaches but this white peach should be called something else. My mouth is watering right now just thinking about them. Now that they are in season I pretty much eat nothing but the white peach, morning noon, night & sleep walking. I truly eat almost nothing but white peaches from August to September. I can eat a dozen everyday and they are so lightly flavored, I don't get sick of them. Anyway, a new discovery for me. Grow some White Peaches! You'll build a tree house on a white peach tree and live there as they fall to the ground. I know I would. They are Yum yum good! GO 🍑 !

[@SpiritualButNotReligious]

Thanks for the video, I don't see a follow-up video, did the root?

[@victoriaheuman8853]

Just found your channel a couple days ago and am wondering how these apple and peach trees are doing? Love this family story I'm HOOKED! ;)

[@CMCrockett]

Don't pull them out to check for roots. Instead, slip the stem between your middle and ring fingers with your palm against the lip of the cup. Then dump it all into your hand to check for roots. Also, think about adding mycorhiza to the soil. And get some light on those plants. It should alleviate the mold/mildew problem (get on top of that or risk losing all starts) and they'll die without it. 2 - 4' LED shoplights with a K value of 5000 (ish) will give them plenty of good vegetative light.

[@annasophia7977]

Total newbie here: how long does it take from this cutting stage to actually getting apples? Thank you :)

[@troys8366]

Cool🍎🍎🍐🍐's

[@ajones8699]

As an apple grower I would recommend you buy grafted maidens. Or better still two year olds As the tree will grow to a known size and will produce quickly. And have known restistance to various diseases. And really they aren't expensive buy the cure of varieties you want and some rootstock and you can produce many more clones.

[@matthewvoisey]

How did the cuttings end up after? Did you manage to grow any? Interested to see if it's worthwhile.

[@realvipul]

if they silent that usually means negative 😊 I have a gambling friend. I learnt from his behavior.

[@marks5473]

I second another comment about permaculture orchard. Has tips on what trees to grouping together. I don't have any experience though. Just a recommendation from other videos I have seen. Good luck

[@d.t.4523]

Ask an arborist for ideas. The grey fuzz might mean they need more ventilation. Good luck.

[@misstwinkle3142]

I'm interested in the follow up I'm at that stage

[@justlooking8820]

Hydroponics is the answer I used to be a legal grower and the lights are very expensive to run but I'm thinking your smart enough to get around the electric bill with a generator or solar but the outcome with some nutrients will blow your mind and the smartest thing you did was using the cloning oil because it works great and while your at it mix a peach with an apple I've done it and it's my favorite fruit I ever tasted. Good luck

[@diversifiedacreshomestead102]

Brother it would be awesome if you could have them all take root.

[@SlimShadyBBy42]

What I’m noticing is you don’t have leaves at the top of each of those branches from the tree, that could be a factor

[@Magnolia-Urban-Farm]

Notification finally worked! First to view!

[@larryhoffman5066]

I enjoy your videos and I was wondering how many mpg's your red f250 gets? Thanks

[@RedPoppyRanch]

High teens.

[@Downeastwaves]

Neat!!

[@carolkendrick1617]

I would also like to know how they are doing and if they are producing the same kind of apples as the trees you got the cuttings from.

[@killian5207]

Invest in coddling moth traps and pheromone lures. Very important for your success once you decide to “fruit” those trees down the road.

[@lisahayward5950]

I've just caught up on past vlogs, Can you give us an apple/peach tree update, so very cool!

[@missanonymousm4057]

I hope yr family appreciates al ur hard work.nd how u have sweated 2 build home 4 them singlehandedly.

[@jimh712]

Don't they use heaters on their propagation tables.. To help establish cuttings

[@ajones8699]

Bottom heat is great, keep the top cool holds back budding

[@frankdavidson9675]

if you use a metal tray to hold you cups would a bulb about 100w underneath maybe several if a big tray the bulbs will put off heat if its too hot lower them it might work .

[@henrik9596]

Hi now that this video is 5 years old. Do you have any update video of how they look now?

[@GetToTheFarm]

awesome i want to try it this spring or next

[@getbusylivenordien5394]

Surprisingly and many would say it's a crazy statement but in the world of growing to see roots and not blossoms or leaves is a good thing.It takes more nutrients to grow roots then a leaf or a bud.When I do what your doing any levels or buds I pull off so then roots grow faster and stronger.After about 6 months of root growth I would let the stems start to do their own thing.Over 2 or 3 years of not letting the tree produce fruit ( average hight of tree around 5 to 6 foot ( hummm just like you buy ))Then let the tree have a year to produce fruit and enjoyGrowing from nothing is a life cycle not like buying from the store as they did the 2 or 3 years work for you

[@chugginbeers]

The gray fuzz is pythium, spray them!!!

[@pmbayens1032]

Oh and paper cups are ok but the plastic you can reuse

[@210Driver]

Very interesting. Aren't fruit trees usually sold with special rootstock? How does this compare?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Yes but they can still make it the natural way.

[@kevintulak9987]

That is exciting. Have you added any type of fertilizer to your water as a feed source until you transplant them?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I will do this next.

[@rjrand8326]

Deer love apples, hope you cage them in once they are in the ground.

[@yusufdavids766]

Hi will the cuttings grow apples when the new season start should they make new branches??

[@SunfireWoods]

@Red Poppy Ranch Heath, the next thing to worry about for those young tree starts will be the deer up in the hills nearby your ranch. Do you have any plans or ideas about how to protect that many trees from being critter eaten?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I will have to fence the trees until they mature.

[@getbusylivenordien5394]

Deer that eat our trees are called lunch ;)

[@dougmc666]

Our trees struggled for ten years with fencing, we got a dog and the trees really took off.

[@jeffery19677]

Consider a couple of sacrificial trees for the deer well away from the house, too.

[@Bentonendflowerfarm]

@@RedPoppyRanch Have you got an update on your fruit tree's, please?

[@vernonvest9927]

Can you cut the bottom to check your trees 🌲 for roots and then put them to another cup.

[@chrismacleod3947]

thy will just take time

[@DeterminedDIYer]

Awesome! If they grow you should maybe keep some bees too! :)

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Absolutely!

[@gregorylivanos]

Can you please do a follow up video on this even if it was a complete failure? It's extremely important to do a follow up video to provide educational closure, otherwise the videos were pointless. Thanks in advance. P.S. you will gain a subscriber if you do so 😉

[@Your_Friend_Corey]

He gave an update. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqW0nmB6ltxoqtU

[@gregorylivanos]

@@Your_Friend_Corey Great, thank you. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack, lol. None the less, I will subscribe as promised👍

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

I have a Granny smith tree that's about 3 years old that has that grey fuz on the new growth, do you know what that is? I thought it was powdery white mildew at first but it doesn't appear to be.

[@johnroos3948]

Any update on trees

[@odin8214]

Any update on how it went?

[@BillyRoberts]

I have bought fruit trees and planted them. The only one that made it was a pear tree. I hate pears!

[@BillyRoberts]

Part of life, Kid. Win a few and lose a lot. It's only money.

[@weedygarden]

I love pears! They are my favorite fruit!

[@lowlifechris5833]

make jam out of them pears are not my favorite but ill wipe all the company off the pear jam lol

[@tj21bem]

Try Asian pears. Crunchy and great, better than apples, sometimes.

[@ATinyPillow]

Billy Roberts : If you hate pears why would you buy and plant a pear tree in the first place??? Seems counter productive to buy and plant what you hate. ~\_ (0,o) _/~ .

[@freyallarganswald4746]

Hi there, is there any update on your fruit trees? I hope some of them made it and you can start your orchard xx

[@HanaMama-u5m]

I can be form grape? But in gless not good? One day its game over? I don't know why?

[@tongsli]

I AM GROOT!

[@steved5023]

Well if there is no follow up I would say nothing to show lol. Usually the white fuzz is mold. The plants will start to rote and die

[@mikefiatx19]

Is there another update after this 21 day update?

[@paul.mcallister]

How did this work out for you?