I was concerned about watching a video on growing apples from apple seeds, but I should have known you would cover all the issues I've heard about, and then some. I loved the shower curtain solution and the "have fun with our kids" part. Another helpful video!
Its definitely a low odds gamble. They may not grow good fruits but I will have planted 6 new trees, they will likely flower for the bees, and they can help pollinate my grafted trees
Three and a half years ago, I planted a seed from a Granny Smith apple. The tree was growing vigorously that it started to bloom at year two but no fruit, at year three, it formed fruitlets but fell to the ground, and today it has eleven Granny Smith apples.
We had apple trees that really didn't produce...so we took a price of rebar and went around the tree out at the edge of the canopy ..filled holes with fertilizer the next ye they were loaded. ....try it can't hurt trust ne
following! i just got my apple seeds to sprout from my Fav tree! im aware the apples wont be the same but still cool to germinate seeds from my fav wild tree
Ive got the 6 I started inside, 2 direct sown, and a plum direct sown. They likely wont produce fruit but there's always a chance! They're getting beat up by aphids right now whereas the native apple tree seedlings are doing fine.
If your yress are not producing of bu😢ds...go around tree canooy . Take a peice of rebar and drive holes in geound about 12 to 16 inches and fill. Holes with fertilizer.... we did this to ours and the next yr the tree was loaded with buds and apples
Apple trees need to go through a frost before germination to make it faster. I've heard to freeze them first. Mine germinated in a day after a two day freeze
Apple seeds require a period of cold exposure, known as stratification, before they can germinate. This process mimics the conditions the seeds would experience in nature over winter, so it's best to time it to happen during the colder months of the year. Definitely must have had the right conditions.
How about fertilizing? Any other care used to make it grow? I have little apple trees that won’t grow more than 4 inches. I planted from seed, started inside. They are living but not growing.
How big is your container? These solo cups only allowed them to grow to a foot tall. After they went in the ground they're 2.5 feet. Pot size restricts the tap root.
I didnt fertilize when I planted. Never do with trees. They must get accustomed to their environment. After established compost or chop n drop on the soil is efficient. The roots will branch out to find fertility.
@@FastGardeningMichigan Thanks for sharing that! I have 6 seedlings that range between 1-2 inches myself now. Curious to see what comes out of this little project...
How much and when do you water them? Tried doing a while ago, had one sprout and put in small pot with dirt and gave it some water ... then it died in like 2 days. Just like shriveled up and died. Trying again now, and got some more sprouted but I don't want to kill them too ... I don't have any growlights, but I can put them near the windowsil.
I just eat apples. I don’t grow them. Here’s a fun tip. Always start at the bottom of the apple and never at the center. You eat everything including the core and seeds. I eat everything except the stem. You should try eating apples that way.
Likely they will produce crab apples or no fruit at all. BUT there is a chance they may be an edible apple and I can always graft onto the tree. Some of these are getting rust but there is 1 that is doing great.
I was concerned about watching a video on growing apples from apple seeds, but I should have known you would cover all the issues I've heard about, and then some. I loved the shower curtain solution and the "have fun with our kids" part. Another helpful video!
Its definitely a low odds gamble. They may not grow good fruits but I will have planted 6 new trees, they will likely flower for the bees, and they can help pollinate my grafted trees
Three and a half years ago, I planted a seed from a Granny Smith apple. The tree was growing vigorously that it started to bloom at year two but no fruit, at year three, it formed fruitlets but fell to the ground, and today it has eleven Granny Smith apples.
Nice! They're technically not Granny Smith's since apples don't grow true. It's a brand new, never before seen variety.
We had apple trees that really didn't produce...so we took a price of rebar and went around the tree out at the edge of the canopy ..filled holes with fertilizer the next ye they were loaded. ....try it can't hurt trust ne
Crab apples are awesome! They make really yummy dessert pickles! And good apple cider. And good livestock fodder.
I've been pruning these hard to force some early flowering. In a season or two I'll be able to see what they produce.
The cat topped them for you, lol
And that one turned into the best one 😂
following! i just got my apple seeds to sprout from my Fav tree! im aware the apples wont be the same but still cool to germinate seeds from my fav wild tree
6 year wait to see what we got but still cool to grow a tree from seed
You can use the leaves to make tea with 😊 Great video 💯
Thanks!
I'm growing three various apple trees from seed. Two of them are over a years old now. Hopefully they will help each other to cross pollinate.
Ive got the 6 I started inside, 2 direct sown, and a plum direct sown. They likely wont produce fruit but there's always a chance! They're getting beat up by aphids right now whereas the native apple tree seedlings are doing fine.
Brilliant! Gonna try this myself. Subscribed for more.
Thanks and good luck! They're getting big. Got some seeds sprouting in the fridge that will go right outside as well
If your yress are not producing of bu😢ds...go around tree canooy . Take a peice of rebar and drive holes in geound about 12 to 16 inches and fill. Holes with fertilizer.... we did this to ours and the next yr the tree was loaded with buds and apples
Have you ever tried propagation balls? I bought various sizes but haven't actually used them yet. This will be the year I do! Thanks!
I have not heard of them. I'll have to look it up.
Thanks so much
Thanks for watching!
Apple trees need to go through a frost before germination to make it faster. I've heard to freeze them first. Mine germinated in a day after a two day freeze
The seeds need an extended time of cool temps. Most apples get refrigerated so that mimics a winter scenario.
I put my seeds straight into pots from apple and two weeks later they spouted
Apple seeds require a period of cold exposure, known as stratification, before they can germinate. This process mimics the conditions the seeds would experience in nature over winter, so it's best to time it to happen during the colder months of the year. Definitely must have had the right conditions.
How about fertilizing? Any other care used to make it grow? I have little apple trees that won’t grow more than 4 inches. I planted from seed, started inside. They are living but not growing.
How big is your container? These solo cups only allowed them to grow to a foot tall. After they went in the ground they're 2.5 feet. Pot size restricts the tap root.
I didnt fertilize when I planted. Never do with trees. They must get accustomed to their environment. After established compost or chop n drop on the soil is efficient. The roots will branch out to find fertility.
What month did you start the process?
January is when I put the seeds in the fridge. Sprouted them in February. SE Michigan.
How are the apple plants now? Can you update us? 😊
@@fringer18 they range 3-5 feet tall.
@@FastGardeningMichigan Thanks for sharing that! I have 6 seedlings that range between 1-2 inches myself now. Curious to see what comes out of this little project...
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching!
How much and when do you water them? Tried doing a while ago, had one sprout and put in small pot with dirt and gave it some water ... then it died in like 2 days. Just like shriveled up and died.
Trying again now, and got some more sprouted but I don't want to kill them too ... I don't have any growlights, but I can put them near the windowsil.
@@makedaevilmage anything I grow inside I only water when the soil is bone dry, and I only use rain water.
How many times you watering apple plant??
When the soil got dry I'd water them. They're outside now so I don't water them
skip germ time by buying expired apples cheap at the farm market. the seeds already have 2” tails i just pull them as i slice the apples for my goats
Awesome. Have you grown any trees out?
What if it’s an organic apple 🍏
@@JeffreyMartino-c3j same thing
I just eat apples. I don’t grow them. Here’s a fun tip. Always start at the bottom of the apple and never at the center. You eat everything including the core and seeds. I eat everything except the stem. You should try eating apples that way.
Very interesting
ON IS PRONOUNCED ON, NOT NO DAMN awn
What about "own" or "ern"
Im not sure they will even produce any fruit.
Likely they will produce crab apples or no fruit at all. BUT there is a chance they may be an edible apple and I can always graft onto the tree. Some of these are getting rust but there is 1 that is doing great.