60-90 days






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Apple Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEMalus domestica
USD 14.99
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Growing an apple tree from seed is a patient adventure — every seedling you raise is genetically one-of-a-kind.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
33-40F (cold stratification)
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Apple care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Malus domestica
- Common names
- Apple Tree
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Malus
- Species
- M. domestica
Start growing
Full sun. Pruning required for structure and fruit quality.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit teaches genetics: the seed you plant will grow a brand new, never-before-seen apple variety!
Propagation
Grafting (for clones); seeds (for new varieties).
Seasonal growth & harvest
Spring blossom, autumn fruit. Trees grown from seed are genetically unique (not true to parent).
Growing conditions
Temperate climates with cold winters.
Weather & tolerances
Cold hardy.
Pests & plant health
Codling moth, apple scab, fire blight.
Plant safety
Fruit safe; seeds contain traces of amygdalin (cyanide) but only toxic in huge quantities.
Botanical features
A deciduous tree. Flowers (blossoms) require cross-pollination by bees.
Varieties
‘Honeycrisp’, ‘Gala’, ‘Granny Smith’.
Garden & everyday uses
Fresh fruit, cider, cooking
Native range & distribution
Originated in Central Asia; global temperate cultivation.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Old English ‘æppel’.
History
Johnny Appleseed planted nurseries across the American frontier, mostly for hard cider production.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1221 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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Good questions grow here
A little more clarity.
Do Apple Tree seeds need cold stratification?
Yes — Apple Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.
How long do Apple Tree seeds take to germinate?
Apple Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-90 days at 33-40F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Apple Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Apple Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in apple, or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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