In this video, Rob Bishop discusses the challenges and opportunities for growing apples in Hoonah and throughout Southeast, Alaska. He has experimented with more than a 100 varieties over the past decade and has also trialed various growing techniques. They sell trees as well as offer education for others wanting to grow apples in Southeast Alaska. They also grow cherries and plums as well.
Alaska Apple Farms: [ Ссылка ]
For more information on growing apples in Southeast Alaska, including in high tunnels, go to the Chilkat Valley Orchard Project Website: [ Ссылка ]
Contact Rob at info@alaskaapplefarms.com
Rob presented at the 2023 Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit in Petersburg, Alaska. You can find a recording of his presentation here: [ Ссылка ]
To learn more about growing your own food and gardening in Alaska, sign up for Heidi's classes:
- Grow your own food: [ Ссылка ] (free on edX)
- Growing a Productive, Sustainable Garden in Alaska: [ Ссылка ] (a 3 credit class at the University of Alaska Fairbanks)
UAF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual. www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
