How do you grow an apple tree from apple seeds?
Growing apple trees from apple seeds is a rewarding and easy project any family can enjoy together. While it is easy to do, it is important to remember a few important details. Trees in apple orchards are normally grown through a grafting process, not from seed. Also, seed propagation does not always produce a fruit bearing tree. When fruit is produced, it is often not like the apple it came from, and it may take six or more years to bear fruit! With this in mind, you can still grow an apple tree from an apple seed for fun. Who knows, you may grow the next best variety! Read on for the easy steps. Eat an apple. What a great first step! Consider trying a few different apples for a variety. Some may grow better than others. Remove the apple seeds from the apple core. Try not to damage the seeds, but get as many as you can. If trying a few different varieties, keep track of which seeds are from which apples. Clean the seeds. Use plain water and your fingers to rub off the apple gunk Dry t