Growing Apple Trees from Seed | Cold Stratification

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  • @daniellacansancaopopovic1898
    @daniellacansancaopopovic1898 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you a lot! Today I checked my seeds and lot of them are germinating! I've transfered them as you did and hope for the best!
    My seeds are from a very very old autoctonic apples tree from Serbia that we have found in our property.
    All the best for you! 🙂

  • @calebrobbins9725
    @calebrobbins9725 3 роки тому +5

    Love the energy man

  • @desireerudolph5992
    @desireerudolph5992 3 роки тому +12

    This will be neat to follow.
    I am curious if these will grow true to type or if they cross pollinated.
    I had 3 apple trees(multiple variety) in my yard at one house, the house was from the 1940s and the trees were from about then. The neighbour on one side had a crab apple tree that she said had been planted in the late 40s and the neighbour on the other side had 2 trees of a baking apple variety that her grandmother planted late 49s or early 50s.
    I think one of my trees was the result of a seed from my favorite tree that was cross pollinated (hard not to cross with such close proximity). My favorite tree was a crisp and very sweet variety (no clue on "name") that was yellow stripes blushing to red. My husband's favorite tree was a VERY sour green apple (we figured out that it was likely planted as a pectin source for canning). But our third tree was strange, we called it a mystery tree. The apples looked identical to the sweet tree but could have the taste and texture of any of the 4 varieties that surrounded it .... It was a mystery of what you got until you bit it 😉. Also it was my kids' favorite of our trees.
    We figure the tree was a result of seed that definitely had the sweet tree as one of the parents but cross pollinated with one of the others. It made great jelly, applesauce and pies so despite the guess of its parentage we enjoyed it.

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому +6

      That is a great story, thank you for sharing. I hope to have similar experiences with these trees as they grow!

    • @johnifly
      @johnifly Рік тому +1

      @@RedfernFoodForest You can also do grafting with scions from the tree varieties that you want and graft them to rootstock. ;-)

  • @slowpoke4557
    @slowpoke4557 11 місяців тому

    So 4 months of stratification? I'm about 6-7 weeks in and i think I've seen the start of at least 1 root. I will be watching the rest of this series, thank you

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  10 місяців тому +1

      I think 4 months was probably a bit long. I wouldn't be surprised if you were seeing something at 6-8 weeks!

  • @johnifly
    @johnifly Рік тому +8

    Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the seeds and you won't have mold or fungus! 🙂

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  Рік тому +3

      Interesting...

    • @johnifly
      @johnifly Рік тому +3

      @@RedfernFoodForest It does work! Used ground cinnamon on two peach tree seedlings and not a trace of mold developed. :-)

    • @hotmic4045
      @hotmic4045 Рік тому +1

      Yup

    • @johnifly
      @johnifly Рік тому +2

      AWESOME! Yes INDEED, it DOES work! ;-)

    • @waylonlegend4603
      @waylonlegend4603 11 місяців тому

      Will they still grow with the mold?

  • @wej0w
    @wej0w 3 роки тому +1

    Fun stuff man, I recently started to grow seeds myself. I tend to try everything that is growable which I can just buy at the supermarket eat and take the seed out. My whole windowsill has been filled within 3 weeks haha. How big are the trees now Im very curios.

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому +2

      Between 1 - 3 feet tall! I need to plant them still...

    • @wej0w
      @wej0w 3 роки тому +1

      @@RedfernFoodForest Nice, then I know what to kinda expect, I will also be trying to make some bonsai's as I dont have much garden space, might be fun to try on the channel too. Thanks for the reply

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому

      You're welcome. Good luck!

    • @lizzg1124
      @lizzg1124 Рік тому

      Thanks for your video can we have an update on that picture or how tall is it? And what region do you live in if I may ask

  • @Amy-cd4bj
    @Amy-cd4bj 8 місяців тому +1

    You can sprout those seeds, but the seeds wont be the same as the parent. Apples are grown from scions as far as I know. Those apples are usually good for ciderk like Johnny Appleseed did...

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  8 місяців тому

      Of course! But the only way to get new varieties is to take a chance...!

    • @OtaviaGerald
      @OtaviaGerald 7 місяців тому

      Very interested I set four seed all catch my tree is3ft high don't know what to do now, I need help it's growing in a20ins pot. I don't know what to do.help. pls

    • @OtaviaGerald
      @OtaviaGerald 7 місяців тому

      Pls reply Trinidad anxious

  • @Estmusic323
    @Estmusic323 3 роки тому +1

    Do you moist them after the planting during these 3 weeks?

  • @GAMER-zx9pd
    @GAMER-zx9pd 3 роки тому

    sir why have my apple not germinated it had been 6 week but still my apple seed not germinating

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому

      You can wait another 6 weeks or you can try again. These things take time!

    • @gnanarajveeradass6884
      @gnanarajveeradass6884 2 роки тому

      You need to remove the outer ring of the seed and keep in a small cockpits cup.. it will germinate in 5 days time

  • @victoriahatten9746
    @victoriahatten9746 2 роки тому +1

    Next time use a colander to rinse the seeds... You scared me!

  • @mileawayhoney
    @mileawayhoney 2 роки тому

    fridge not freezer...

  • @monicasmith9215
    @monicasmith9215 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks 2023 26 October

  • @tzengoddess
    @tzengoddess 2 роки тому +2

    Don’t use tap water and you won’t get mold

  • @miinah1996
    @miinah1996 3 роки тому +5

    this is really good , I'm really excited about the results and just wanted to ask if you poked some holes in the cups for water drainage

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому +2

      I honestly can't remember, but that would be a good idea! Fortunately they weren't in those cups for too long before being transferred to large containers.

    • @miinah1996
      @miinah1996 3 роки тому +2

      @@RedfernFoodForest oh Alright , Thanks for replying hope you have a nice day =))

  • @valeriesanchez3074
    @valeriesanchez3074 5 місяців тому +1

    Had a granny smith this morning. Was in fridge for two weeks. Had seed sprouting so started in a hydroponics jar. Will be an exciting thing to watch

  • @Boone2021
    @Boone2021 5 місяців тому

    @redfernforest, I had some old red delicious (I don't kno if thats the actual name or brand of the apple) apples from Walmart sitting in my fridge for a little over a month, before I threw them out I took out some seeds, put them in a folded bounty paper towel inside a container without a lid, then hid them inside my oven so they could be in the dark and in room temperature, every other night I 'd spray the paper towel with water to keep them moist. It only took a week later for them to start sprouting.. Why did it take you 120 days to get sprouts in the fridge?

  • @ianpimped
    @ianpimped 3 роки тому +2

    you have a real winter happening outside. why didn't you plant it in a vase and left it outside?

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому

      I'm not sure I understand what you are asking. Can you rephrase?

    • @palliaskamen5722
      @palliaskamen5722 Рік тому

      He can control and reduce the required cold period by using the fridge, over putting it outside over winter.

  • @freedomring128
    @freedomring128 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice video! A little tip: when stratifying, sprinkle a little ceylon cinnamon on the seeds. I germinated mine in about 2 weeks with the cinnamon method!

  • @nancymaclennan9057
    @nancymaclennan9057 6 місяців тому +1

    Just did as you said and all five of mine have germinated. Thank you so much for your help.

  • @ArnoldScott-gv3wf
    @ArnoldScott-gv3wf 5 місяців тому +1

    Very good lesson I have one apple seed that germinated thank you!

  • @Hagfan789
    @Hagfan789 Рік тому +1

    Any update on how those trees are doing? Oh & I hope the hair & beard grew back too. ;)

  • @louiel8711
    @louiel8711 13 днів тому

    Couldn't you just refrigerate the seeds in dark container for a couple months then soak in the paper towels

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  День тому

      Maybe. Try it out!

    • @louiel8711
      @louiel8711 День тому

      @@RedfernFoodForest trying 2 things first doing the refrigerator paper towel method and also just soaking in a warm dark location. the seeds are from apples that were refrigerated for a while before making pies

  • @My-Life-Adventures
    @My-Life-Adventures Рік тому +1

    How much Marijuana did you harvest?

  • @nickcollop260
    @nickcollop260 2 роки тому +1

    Are you supposed to cover seed in more soil after pressing seed in or leave it uncovered? My seeds in the fridge just germinated

  • @blaynesplantvlog7117
    @blaynesplantvlog7117 3 роки тому +1

    How big are the apple trees from seed now??😄

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому +1

      Between 6 and 24 inches. I will make an update video... sometime...

  • @melissagillis9211
    @melissagillis9211 3 роки тому +1

    When you place the seed in the soil, is the sprout up or down? Do you cover loosely with soil? or just leave sitting in the depression?

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому +2

      Sprout up, roots downish, loosely covered with soil.

    • @Khigha87
      @Khigha87 8 місяців тому +1

      Seeds are like people, always leave sitting in depression 🤔🤨

  • @ranishasstudio
    @ranishasstudio 3 роки тому +1

    You’re the first to say check for mold thank youuuu

  • @dberar55
    @dberar55 2 роки тому +1

    What you fail to mention is that you won't get clones of those 2 apple varieties. You nay get something similar or something way out in left field.

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  2 роки тому

      If I didn't mention it in this video I have discussed it in others. These will be completely new varieties!

    • @CarlPapa88
      @CarlPapa88 2 роки тому

      @@RedfernFoodForest Part of the fun, right?

    • @waylonlegend4603
      @waylonlegend4603 11 місяців тому

      What is the worst tree to come out of it all? One that doesn’t produce fruit? I’m curious

  • @janeth4121
    @janeth4121 4 роки тому +2

    Really interesting!

  • @gnanarajveeradass6884
    @gnanarajveeradass6884 2 роки тому +1

    For me it got germinated in 5 days

  • @JasminSepahi
    @JasminSepahi Рік тому

    So I have baby trees now that I need to transplant into bigger pots but obviously it's september, will they survive inside over the winter? I'm thinking I need to wait until next spring to plant them outside right?

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  Рік тому

      I'm not sure. They should go dormant if outside. You could leave some inside and some outside to test the difference as an experiment.

  • @DarrellAnderson.
    @DarrellAnderson. 11 місяців тому

    Can you put these in the ground while cold

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  10 місяців тому

      Yes - in fact, that may be the ideal time! (if they were bare root)

    • @DarrellAnderson.
      @DarrellAnderson. 10 місяців тому +1

      @@RedfernFoodForest oh yeah thanks so mines should be coming up soon because the leaves fell off for winter so something must be working right.

  • @miinah1996
    @miinah1996 3 роки тому +2

    how are they doing now ?

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому +2

      Waking up from winter dormancy! I hope to transplant them from their pots into the ground this year.

    • @miinah1996
      @miinah1996 3 роки тому +1

      @@RedfernFoodForest That's Great !!
      please make a video update I wanna see how they look or like do you have an Instagram account where you post pictures of your plants ?

    • @ncompton32
      @ncompton32 3 роки тому +1

      @@RedfernFoodForest I would also like to see how they are doing now! Thank you for the video. I have about 60 apple seeds stratifying right now of many different varieties

  • @flowolf9428
    @flowolf9428 7 місяців тому +1

    🍎thank🌱you🍏

  • @solanisomeni
    @solanisomeni Рік тому

    What time of the year is it best to plant the baby apple tree's outside? I live in Sweden, where we have cold and snowy winters.

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  Рік тому

      Baby trees? Probably the spring. Otherwise bare root trees can be planted in the winter.

  • @katherineallen7042
    @katherineallen7042 3 роки тому +1

    Is there an update on how these trees have grown?!

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  3 роки тому +1

      Coming soon!

    • @CarlPapa88
      @CarlPapa88 2 роки тому

      Same thing I was here for. Have ~8 seeds from some Walmart Galas to start stratify that have been drying in a cupboard for a month.

  • @LuisMoreno-mk1lp
    @LuisMoreno-mk1lp 10 місяців тому

    You lost a seed while washing ugh hurts 😢 I feel the pain 2:48

  • @ladynoirlover2398
    @ladynoirlover2398 Рік тому

    So, is the white part from the seed the root? Should it be facing downwards when planting it or upwards??

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  Рік тому

      Honestly can't remember...plant it sideways?! Hah!

    • @averagearcher9523
      @averagearcher9523 7 місяців тому

      The sprout is the root, the seed itself will come up out of the soil

  • @sheikunique2260
    @sheikunique2260 11 місяців тому

    I'm growing a apple 🍎🍏 tree 🌴🌴🌴 too

  • @cali49erfamilia75
    @cali49erfamilia75 3 роки тому +1

    Love it

  • @user-oja
    @user-oja Рік тому

    how often did u water it when it's a small sprout?

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  Рік тому

      Only add a little moisture if it appears dry.

    • @user-oja
      @user-oja Рік тому

      @@RedfernFoodForest u mean spray top of soil little bit when it seems really dry?

  • @indoorharvester3421
    @indoorharvester3421 2 роки тому

    I water mine once a week or longer

  • @ericnyamu9981
    @ericnyamu9981 2 роки тому

    Are the trees still there?

  • @cuongtran-ty1te
    @cuongtran-ty1te 2 роки тому

    Or or or just put them in a cup of water and leave it in the dark for 4 days.

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  2 роки тому

      That easy, eh? Have you tried it?!

    • @cuongtran-ty1te
      @cuongtran-ty1te 2 роки тому +1

      @@RedfernFoodForest yes sir 100%

    • @RedfernFoodForest
      @RedfernFoodForest  2 роки тому +1

      I will try it out!

    • @cuongtran-ty1te
      @cuongtran-ty1te 2 роки тому

      @@RedfernFoodForest please do!!! Report back!

    • @lakestatebullies7391
      @lakestatebullies7391 Рік тому +1

      Only reason that worked is you probably used store bought apples. Store apples have been stored in cold storage for sometimes up to a year so they have already went through the stratification process.

  • @juraimeyjamal2105
    @juraimeyjamal2105 5 місяців тому +1

    I skip the fridge and napkin...and go straight to the potting...they all come out fine

  • @Gaurav-zz9wo
    @Gaurav-zz9wo 2 роки тому

    noice

  • @jo_nathan_nation6544
    @jo_nathan_nation6544 5 місяців тому

    Just remember everybody, the trees are inheriting their grandparents genes, like humans. So, if you do this with, let’s say a Honeycrisp, you will not be growing a Honeycrisp tree. You’ll be getting either a Honeygold or a Macoun tree.

  • @anthonyanderson7906
    @anthonyanderson7906 Рік тому +1

    My room was very cold dor a while so I cut an apple and put the seeds in a wet paper towl and put it in a dark drawer and it took less than a week for a couple to sprout