Question
Hi Gary,

My sister moved this spring onto land that has an ancient apple tree on it about 30 feet high and with a trunk at least 5 feet across. When I first saw it I couldn't believe it was an apple tree, but there were the ripening fruit up in the branches. I've already rooted a cutting from one of the branches, but, just for experimentation sake, now that it's the autumn and the apples are ripe (white-skinned with pinkish-red patches -  delicious!), I'd like to try and start some from seed. It is obviously a very old tree, therefore I don't think it is a hybrid. Even if it is a hybrid, I'd like to try to start some from seed. Could you tell me what would be the ideal method for growing apples from seeds?
Thanks a million,
Roland

Answer
Roland,

I believe you are better off by rooting cuttings as these will be true clones.  Growing apples from seed is doable but the resulting plant is not a true clone.

Start by cleaning the seed and place in a ziplock is moist sand and place in the fridge for 90 days.  Take out and plant.


Good luck

Gary