Is Shanxi Lan County suitable for growing apples?

Apples can be grown in Shanxi Lan County. Apples themselves like low temperature and dryness. Shanxi Lan County has a mild climate and is suitable for growing apples. Apple tree growth requirements:

Apple trees are temperate fruit trees that like low temperature and dryness. They require no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. The suitable temperature range is the annual average temperature of 9 to 14°C, the extreme low temperature in winter is not lower than -12°C, the highest monthly average temperature in summer is not higher than 20°C, and the annual accumulated temperature of ≥10°C is about 5000°C.

Apple requires about 180 mm of precipitation per acre during the growing season.

Apple is a light-loving tree species and can only grow normally if there is sufficient light. According to the determination of Shandong Agricultural University, the light compensation point of Golden Delicious and New Red Star in Tai'an area is 600 to 800 meter candles, and the saturation point is 3500 to 4500 meter candles.

Soil has a great influence on the growth, yield and quality of apples. The main factors are soil layer, soil aeration, and soil quality. In short, apples need soil that is deep, well-drained, rich in organic matter, and slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.

Apple is a plant of the genus Malus in the subfamily Malinae of the Rosaceae family, and its trees are deciduous trees. Apple fruit is rich in minerals and vitamins and is one of the most commonly consumed fruits.

Apple is a low-calorie food, producing only 60 kcal per 100 grams. The nutrients in apples are highly soluble and easily absorbed by the human body, so they are called "living water". They are beneficial to dissolving sulfur and making the skin smooth and tender.