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Why apples grow mainly on the east side of Henderson County
Henderson County extension director Marvin Owings explains apple orchards cluster on the east due to good soils and favorable topography in Mills River. Wet feet in low-lying areas deter moisture-sensitive trees, and cold air drainage favors upper slopes and flats. Proximity to fertilizer firms, packinghouses, and storage centers in Dana, Fruitland, and Edneyville also shapes orchard locations.
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