Apple - Gemini - #7 CVI

The Gemini Apple (Malus domestica 'Gemini') is a Canadian-developed apple variety specially bred for cold prairie climates. It produces medium-sized red apples with crisp, white flesh and a well-balanced sweet-tart flavor—perfect for fresh eating, baking, and juicing. Its early harvest time and strong disease resistance make it a favorite for home growers in northern regions.

Hardy to zone 2, Gemini thrives in short-season growing zones while offering reliable yields and beautiful spring blossoms.

Key Features:

Medium red apples with crisp texture and tangy-sweet flavor.

Early harvest—typically ripens in late August to early September.

Hardy to zone 2—ideal for cold climates and prairie regions.

Spring white-pink blossoms attract pollinators.

Great for eating fresh, baking, or making cider.

Requires a compatible apple variety nearby for cross-pollination.

Care Instructions:

Sunlight: Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) for best fruit development.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture.

Watering: Water regularly during dry periods and while establishing.

Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and promote airflow.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring.

Pollination: Needs a pollinator—plant near other mid-season blooming apple varieties.

Winter Care: Mulch base in late fall to insulate roots in extreme cold.