I thought that I would start a thread on the oblique cordon apple project I am starting this spring, so that others can learn from my successes and mistakes and also so that I can get any advice you all are willing to share. All feedback is appreciated.
We moved into a .5acre lot and away from our property and small orchard last June. With limited space and inspired by these videos from @applenut Old Southern Apples - YouTube, I decided to put in a row of oblique cordons along a N to S running fence along the back on the lot. The bed is 40ft long with a 3 wire trellis. I grafted 18 varieties listed below to Bud-9 stock in March. All are leafing out currently with Trailman and Chestnut looking a bit weak.
Arkansas Black
Centennial
Chestnut
Frostbite
King David
Liberty
Pipsqueak
Sweet Sixteen
Trailman
Williams Pride
Hudson’s golden gem
Wickson
Goldrush
Crimson crisp
Cherry cox
Kidd’s orange red
Wickson
Gold rush