Need shelterbelts from time of planting for protection. Farmers Market - Selling fresh fruit or apple products like pies, juice and cider may increase profits. Advertising - seems to spread by word of mouth. Advertisement in local papers is cheap. Also mail out to previous customers.
Trees start producing in three years for some varieties.
These apples are usually large and top quality and can go to farmers' market. By year six production is underway with potential of 100 lbs per tree. Life expectancy of an orchard is unknown but in Saskatchewan it is likely less than 20 years for most varieties. This enterprise fits in nicely with others, ie. small fruit production, Christmas trees, etc.