Yes we can grow apples in Texas . Apple Valley Orchard is owned and operated by John and Susan Caballero. John isn't as mean as he looks.
Check out our web site to learn more about Texas apples and our orchard.
In addition to apples, we have blackberries and a test raspberry plot. Stop by and see our pet Longhorns, Headie and Chuy, the gold fish (to numerous to name), the Texas Ranger former home site, and our storefront.
The web site features a sample clip of our “Texas Apples” video. Also look for nature video clips under the Apple Video button. Video clips include honey bees, Texas wild flowers, and wildlife.
Information on Texas apples
August 08
Fact: Fehg Li, a Chineese diplomat, parcticed the art of grafting apple trees around 5000 B.C.
Luckily the spring hail storms that hit the Llano area missed us--we were so grateful. There is fruit on the trees, not a lot, but enough to sample all varieties. The trees were slow to leaf out but on Memorial Day they look great! We think there just wasn't enough cold weather to produce a full bloom.
We should have blackberries this year, so come on by and pick your own. Thrips (very tiny destructive insects) may have done some early damage, the blackberries should be ready by early June. We treated the thripes with and organic bacterial insecticide.
We were hoping to open the store a couple of months ago, but our carpentry, landscaping, painting, electrical, plumbing and other skills were a little lacking. However, we will be open by mid-June. We have apple cider, homemade ice-cream, honey from our bees, apple butter and lots more yummy stuff, in addition to some handmade crafts such as quilts, soaps, oils, and bees wax lip balm and hand lotion.
