I was inspired by this forum and some research to buy a bundle of Antonovka rootstock and grow them on for the
trees themselves so that I could have a cold-hardy, reliable source of apples regardless of what modern taste says about the fruit. As I'm reading through this forum, I realize there are other varieties as well that have the potential for growing in the home orchard. I've learned of Duchess of Oldenburg/Borowinka for example.
Now, I understand the beauty of growing these from seed but I'm impatient and would like something with actual
roots.
Does anybody know of any other cold-hardy varieties, probably Russian, that can be bought on the cheap in bulk and then grown on for their fruit?
Any
online nurseries have these available?
Thank you!