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Prospective Free State Wyoming (FSW) Members and Interested Parties => Prospective Free State Wyoming (FSW) Members and Interested Parties => Topic started by: freematt on April 14, 2007, 12:12:35 AM

Title: Where is the Fruit Growing Area?
Post by: freematt on April 14, 2007, 12:12:35 AM

Any place in WY where the climate is amenable to growing apples, apricots and or cherries? -- Matt

Title: Re: Where is the Fruit Growing Area?
Post by: MamaLiberty on April 14, 2007, 08:24:05 AM

There are varieties of each that will grow most places here. Whether or not they will do well enough for a commercial operation is beyond me, but I'm sure it's ok for home production.

I intend to grow apples and some apricots here in Weston county. There are no varieties of almonds recommended for my climate zone, a real disappointment, but I can grow plenty of other nut trees. We have about the mildest weather in Wyoming here.

I'd suggest you look at a book such as the Sunset Western Garden book, and the Wyoming agriculture website for more information.

Also, look at the threads here: http://www.fundamentalsoffreedom.com/fswforum//index.php?board=15.0

Good luck!!! ML

Title: Re: Where is the Fruit Growing Area?
Post by: wyomiles on April 14, 2007, 11:08:34 AM

Matt, I grew two kinds of apple in Rock Springs, in my back yard. This was a zone two area .  So I know if you pick the right varieties and live in a better zone, you will be OK. Windbreaks and building your soil up will also help. As I always say, look around for other gardeners in the area where you live and see what they are growing.  Miles

Title: Re: Where is the Fruit Growing Area?
Post by: Potshot on May 11, 2007, 05:10:15 PM

The Big Horn Basin, especially around Worland, used to be referred to as the "Banana Belt of Wyoming".

Decent soil, long growing season and plenty of water.