Apple Seed - Am I Crazy

[NicoleB (Nicole Berube)]

This popped out of my apple core this morning and I’m itching to plant it!

[jens (Jensigne)]

DO IT. You’re not crazy at all. If you need more encouragement, check out these other apple fiends:

What kinds of apple varieties would excite you?

I’ve been buying some apple seeds from Skillcult (hee hee hee!), and I’m reflecting that my favorite trees that grow from those seeds might be different from somebody else’s. So, I’m curious: what kinds of traits would make you think, “Oh, that apple sounds awesome”? I’d say, for me, my priorities go something like this (highest priorities on top): Sweetness, crispness, and juiciness. As little tartness as possible. Absolutely no bitterness or astringency. Strong flavor. Strongly sweet, t…

Skillcult has new apple seeds available

In case you’re interested in growing apple trees from seed, Steven Edholm has some great seeds available – and apparently he just added a few more that weren’t there when I placed an order a few weeks ago! In case you’re interested in winter-ripening apples, he now has Lady Williams, Pink Parfait, Pomo Sanel, and Winter Blend seeds available. I bought some.

Just a reminder to save your fruit seeds!

If you have a tree that makes tasty fruit, especially if it’s an unusual species or variety, I highly recommend saving as many seeds as you can so you can swap them with other people, either in your community or online. This goes double if you live in a warm zone (say, zone 6 or above) and are growing fruit trees that are only hardy to your zone and above. Somebody who’s trying to adapt that species to grow a zone or two colder would be greatly helped out by being given a whole bunch of seeds. …

[MashaZ (Masha Zager)]

I planted five seeds from an Arkansas Black apple (one of my favorite varieties) last fall and they made it through the winter and look ready for transplant. I realize they won’t turn into Arkansas Blacks but I’m hoping they’ll be close enough to be good. There’s nothing to lose, really!

[NicoleB (Nicole Berube)]

It’s been planted!

[UnicornEmily (Emily Martha Sorensen)]

Awesome! Which variety of apple did it come from?

[NicoleB (Nicole Berube)]

I don’t know. It was tasty though from a mixed fruit discount bag and it didn’t have a sticker. Surprises are fun!

[NotFaeGardener (Angela S.)]

Not only are you not crazy… I did the same a BUNCH with this late winter’s apples. Any obviously sprouting seeds planted. Sadly, my feline monster destroyed a bunch (only munching off the growing tips, of course… little demon!) but we have Wild Twist, Cosmic Crisp, and Autumn Glory seedlings, plus one little Granny Smith seedling.