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
April 09
Fact: Texas apples are the first to ripen in the United States, around the first of August.
It’s raining and dreary in Oxford today--a beautiful day for a fruit grower. A late freeze (26 degrees) in early April killed most of the apple blooms; however, the blackberries had not bloomed so the blackberry crop is looking good. Susan and I planted a row of each-cherries, grapes, apricots and a test row of blueberries. We still needed a colder winter than the past one for the apples, but they should be alright. A cooler spring has helped.
Apple Valley Store is open. We have apple cider, apple butter, homemade ice cream, handmade soaps, bees wax lotions and lip balms, essential oils and lots more interesting items. Texas apples will be available starting in September. We sold out of honey from last year so we are hoping our bees will work real hard this spring and summer. The store will be open Thursday through Sunday for the rest of the year except for the month of July. We will be closed the entire month of July. Happy fruit growing and eating.
