Apple trees are not only a beautiful addition to your garden but also a source of delicious fruit year-round. While most apple trees are typically grown from grafted rootstocks, growing an apple tree from seeds can be a rewarding and educational experience. It’s important to note that apple trees grown from seeds might not produce identical fruit to their parent trees, but they can still yield tasty apples. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of growing an apple tree from seeds and provide tips to ensure its successful growth and fruit production.
Step 1: Seed Collection:
Choose the variety of apple you’d like to grow, considering its taste, size, and climate suitability.
Collect seeds from ripe, healthy apples by cutting the fruit and removing the seeds. Rinse them to remove any remaining pulp.
Allow the seeds to air dry for a few days to prevent mold growth.
Step 2: Cold Stratification:
Cold stratification is essential to mimic the natural conditions required for apple seeds to germinate.
Place the dried seeds in a damp paper towel, seal them in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for about 6-8 weeks. This process breaks the seeds’ dormancy and prepares them for germination.
Step 3: Seed Germination:
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