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The 2years Old Original Apple In My Dad Compound

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page 0 · 32 posts · 10 participants · discussion_qa

This page is a community-driven discussion thread where a user documents the surprising growth of an apple tree in Ogun State, Nigeria, which fruiting in only two years. The thread features active engagement from other farmers debating the authenticity of the fruit (local 'Bell Apple' vs. imported varieties), sharing agricultural knowledge about germination and soil suitability, and expressing skepticism about the typical 5-7 year maturation period for apples. While the main author provides updates and photos, the conversation evolves into a broader exchange of horticultural expertise rather than a simple progress log.

Credibility signals: citing specific locations (Ogun State, Odo-Kekere)referencing specific varieties (Red Stark, Bell Apple)citing standard agricultural timelines (5-7 years for fruiting)
“Its the local apple. far different from the packaged and imported ones. when the foriegn apple flowers, its usually white in color. not pink or red as seen in your picture.”
“Those are the green pear-shaped apples, at first i thought they the pink Nigerian apples. Do you use any type of fertilizer to enhance it's growth?”
“apples usually take as much as 5 to 7years before they start fruiting.”
page 1 · 32 posts · 17 participants · farm_diary

This page is a long-running farm diary where the original poster shares updates on a unique apple tree growing in their compound. The thread evolves into a community discussion where users express curiosity, ask for stem cuttings, and debate the specific variety of the fruit.

Credibility signals: naming_farm_locationciting_years_of_experience
“Me sef go need small stem cuttings oo, Just got some apple seeds and Planted some and kept some in a wet kitchen towel, hoping to see them grow”
“It looks like red stark apple.”
“They are rose apples. they are native to Southeast Asia.”
page 2 · 8 posts · 6 participants · discussion_qa

This thread is a long-running discussion started by an Original Poster (OP) sharing their experience growing a specific 'Apple' variety in Nigeria. The page features a knowledgeable OP providing botanical details and care instructions, while other users ask about availability, suitability for local soil, and pricing. The conversation spans several years, showing sustained interest but lacks concrete transactional data or coordination efforts.

Credibility signals: naming farm size or locationciting years of experience
“It's not far from a bigger specie of bell apple. the common variety we all know.”
“Can this apple grow in our soil. And how much do you sell the seed”
“We are not practicing Agriculture in Nigeria, especially in the Southern Nigeria. We are not ready yet.”