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Can apple grow in Lagos Nigeria?
Apples cannot grow in Lagos. But there are other parts of the country where apples can grow. Such places include, Jos, Mambilla plataues and Obudu cattle ranch. These areas have temperate climate and are very beautiful for vacationing.
Where can I plant apple in Nigeria?
Accepted, we live in the tropics and bell apple is a temperate plant. But with a twist and doing the right thing, you can get apple to grow in Nigeria in places like the Jos Plateau, mambilla and the Obudu plateau. Planting apples is highly lucrative and the fruit is in high demands.
Why is apple not growing?
If your apple trees are not growing well and the fruits are small, it often indicates a growing problem. Roots are the main source for the tree to absorb nutrients and water. Poor growing conditions will stunt the growth of the tree as a whole. There should be no competitive growth around the base of young trees.
Can you grow apple in Africa?
Today, Mr Okoli’s effort has yielded over ten fruit-bearing trees, all red apples; budded green apples journeying to maturity and many seedlings of both. Beyond this, the retired engineer has successfully grown a cross-pollinated version of the two, popularly called queen’s apple.
Which state in Nigeria produce apple?
However, the apples have been grown in the past in the plateau regions of Nigeria like the Jos, Mambila and Obudu plateau. They are planted in January/February and require rainfall of 115-120cm of per year.
Where does Nigeria import apple from?
South Africa
Trends of Top Import Origins for Nigeria
| Country | Import \% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 92.48\% |
| 2 | Italy | 4.3\% |
| 3 | Portugal | 1.72\% |
Do we grow apple in Nigeria?
They can not be grown in Nigeria because they require cold conditions for optimal growth and fruit production. However, the apples have been grown in the past in the plateau regions of Nigeria like the Jos, Mambila and Obudu plateau.
Does apple deliver to Nigeria?
Apple does not ship internationally. You cannot order an iPhone through the U.S. store and have it shipped to Nigeria. If you order an iPhone, for Nigeria, it will need to be ordered from the Nigerian store where the iPhone Xs is not yet available currently.
How long does an Apple take to grow?
Apple trees fall into three categories: standard, semi-dwarf or dwarf. Standard or full-sized trees can grow up to 30 feet tall and can take six years to bear their first fruit. Semi-dwarf and dwarf apple trees can grow from 6 to 20 feet tall and produce full-sized apples in about three years.
How many years does it take an apple tree to bear fruit?
Apple trees need at least 8 hours of sun per day during the growing season. Two varieties are required for successful pollination; one can be a crabapple. Dwarf apple trees will start bearing fruit 2 to 3 years after planting. Standard size trees can take up to 8 years to bear fruit.
What fruits grow in Nigeria?
Major fruits produced in Nigeria include mango, pineapple, plantain/banana, citrus, guava, pawpaw, while vegetables include onion, tomato, okra, pepper, amaranthus, carrot, melon, Corchorus olitorus (ewedu), Hibiscus sabdariffa (sobo), Adansonia digtata (baobab leaves).
Can semi arid apple grow in Nigeria?
Most African countries import apple from South Africa and Israel. The cost of importing them down increases the price.It was because of this challenge that Wambugu a Kenya man formerly a mechanic started searching for solutions because the seedlings imported from Israel couldn’t grow in Kenya.