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Apple 'McIntosh'

Malus domestica

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McIntosh is a popular variety of Apple, which belongs to the Malus genus (Malus domestica 'McIntosh'). This variety is a Fruit that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. McIntosh is known for growing to a height of approximately 162.50 feet (that's 50.00 metres in metric).

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How to grow Apple 'McIntosh'

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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that McIntosh is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with McIntosh are Zone 3 and Zone 8.

Growing McIntosh from seed

Transplanting McIntosh

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as McIntosh is a hardy plant.

Harvesting McIntosh

Apple 'McIntosh' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that McIntosh exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the McIntosh plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is McIntosh frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does McIntosh grow? 50.00 metres / 162.50 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does McIntosh grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 8
Sun How much sunlight does McIntosh need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does McIntosh require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does McIntosh need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow McIntosh in? -39°C / -38°F to -9°C / 16°F
Edible? Is McIntosh edible? edible

How long does McIntosh take to grow?

These estimates for how long Apple 'McIntosh' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take McIntosh to germinate? 21 days Average 21 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out McIntosh? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until McIntosh is ready for harvest / bloom? + 731 days Average 731 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow McIntosh? = days

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Apple 'McIntosh'

Malus domestica

How to grow Apple 'McIntosh'

Growing McIntosh from seed

Transplanting McIntosh

Harvesting McIntosh

Apple 'McIntosh' information

How long does McIntosh take to grow?

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How to grow Apple 'McIntosh'

Growing McIntosh from seed

Transplanting McIntosh

Harvesting McIntosh

Apple 'McIntosh' information

How long does McIntosh take to grow?

Popular varieties of Apple

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Listen in on the Grapevine

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