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Follow these simple steps on how to grow apple seeds and have a apple tree in no time.
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Decide which apple tree you want to grow.
Decide which apple tree you want to grow. The kind of apple tree you grow will determine the type of seed you need to plant. For example, you cannot grow a Granny Smith apple tree from red delicious apple seed. However, you can grow any type of apple tree from a crabapple seed. Crabapples are a wild variety of apples that have small fruits.
Research how to grow that specific type of apple tree.
While all apple trees will grow from seed, the type of apple tree you end up with may not be the type you began with. For example, if you take the seeds from a Red Delicious apple and grow them, the type of tree that will result may not produce Red Delicious apples. To ensure you get the type of apple tree you want, research how to grow that specific type of apple tree.
Buy a tree find a place where you can get apple seeds.
To grow an apple tree from seed, you’ll need start with a fresh apple seed. You can buy a tree or find a place where you can get apple seeds. Once you have your seeds, you’ll need to plant them in well-draining soil and water them regularly. Keep in mind that it can take up to 10 years for your tree produce fruit
Plant the seeds.
To plant the seeds, fill a pot with moistened potting mix. Sow the seeds thinly, pressing them into the mix. Cover with a thin layer of mix, and water well. Place the pot in a warm, sunny spot. Keep the mix moist, but not soggy until seedlings appear. Once seedlings appear, thin them out so that only the strongest remain.
Wait patiently for the tree to grow.
Once the tree has grown to a mature height, usually around 18-20 feet, you can then begin to harvest apples from it. The average lifespan of an apple tree is around 30 years, so with proper care you can enjoy fresh apples from your own tree for many years to come.
Once the tree has grown, you can then begin to enjoy the apples!
You have now successfully grown an apple tree from seed! The process may seem daunting at first, but with a little patience and care, you will be rewarded with a beautiful and bountiful tree. Here are a few tips to help you along the way:
-Once the tree has grown, you can then begin to enjoy the apples! Be sure to pick them when they are ripe and ready, as this will ensure the best flavor.
-handle any apples with care, as they can bruise easily.
-store your apples in a cool, dry place, and they should keep for several weeks.
Thanks for following along, and we hope you enjoy your homegrown apples!
