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Apple Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEMalus domestica

USD 14.99

100 in stock

Growing an apple tree from seed is a patient adventure — every seedling you raise is genetically one-of-a-kind.

GERMINATION60-90 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

60-90 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

33-40F (cold stratification)

Hardiness04

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
01

Start growing

Full sun. Pruning required for structure and fruit quality.

02

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!

03

Propagation

Grafting (for clones); seeds (for new varieties).

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Spring blossom, autumn fruit. Trees grown from seed are genetically unique (not true to parent).

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Growing conditions

Temperate climates with cold winters.

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Weather & tolerances

Cold hardy.

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Pests & plant health

Codling moth, apple scab, fire blight.

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Plant safety

Fruit safe; seeds contain traces of amygdalin (cyanide) but only toxic in huge quantities.

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Botanical features

A deciduous tree. Flowers (blossoms) require cross-pollination by bees.

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Varieties

‘Honeycrisp’, ‘Gala’, ‘Granny Smith’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Fresh fruit, cider, cooking

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Native range & distribution

Originated in Central Asia; global temperate cultivation.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Old English ‘æppel’.

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History

Johnny Appleseed planted nurseries across the American frontier, mostly for hard cider production.

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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.

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