When you enjoy an apple, you probably don't think about the fact the tiny seeds in the core can actually produce an apple tree. Though it would take many years for a young tree to produce fruit that might not be of very good quality, it is possible to germinate an apple seed so that you can watch your seedling turn into an actual apple tree. Whether you are learning how to plant apple seeds for a school project, a gardening challenge, or to satisfy your curiosity about the potential of the seeds. It takes specific care to ensure that the delicate process results in an apple tree seedling.
1Extract apple seeds from a fresh apple.Ad
2Dry your apple seeds in a cool location until thoroughly dried.
3Chill your dried apple seeds in a bag with a damp cloth or peat moss in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 weeks.
- This gives the apple seeds a boost to help them germinate.
4Plant your apple seeds in seedling or small flower pots, covering them about 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) with potting soil.
- Water the seeds enough to saturate the soil.
5Place the pots in a sunny window.
- Check them every few days to make sure the soil stays moist until the seeds sprout.
6Care for seedlings with plenty of water and fertilizer until they look sturdy enough to be transplanted outside.
7Transplant your apple tree seedlings in a sunny area with well-drained soil.
- Surround your young apple trees with garden fencing to protect them and keep the soil around them moist. Pay special attention to watering them during very hot, dry days.
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- If you decide to plant it indoors, put it in a nice tall sunny window.
- Every apple breeds are grown as mentioned above, but some are not the same. Grow it in a shade with minimal quantity of water and look out for rodents.
- If your goal in planting apple seeds is to grow trees that produce good-tasting apples, dwarf apple trees are the best choice. They are hardy and easier to grow than most apple varieties.
- It's best to take on the task of learning how to plant apple seeds as an interesting project for kids, or to satisfy your curiosity. If the delicate seeds do grow, it takes the right conditions and a lot of care for the small seedlings to thrive.
- If your goal in learning how to plant apple seeds is to actually one day produce apples, plant a variety of different types. Apple trees need varieties that are pollenizers, such as crab apples, to produce. Not all types of apples are good pollenizers.
- If you would rather plant your apple seeds outdoors, choose a sunny spot with lots of space. Plant the seeds in early spring, and surround the area with garden fencing to keep animals from bothering them. Thin the seedlings as needed, depending on how many actually sprout.
- Don't over-water your apple seeds. This will cause them to rot even if they do germinate.
- If your seedlings do thrive, don't expect to grow trees that produce good-tasting apples from planting apple seeds. Apples found in the produce section of your local store are the result of crossing several varieties of apple trees.
Things You'll Need
- Apple seeds
- Potting soil
- Seedling pots or small flower pots
- Garden fencing
- Peat moss or cloth
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