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hutcho Posts: 687 |
Apples from seed Posted 837 days ago We got some apples from a growers market up the north coast of N.S.W. a little while back, and they were so good we kept the seeds. No idea what variety, but they're a "heritage" type, smallish, red, and very sweet. I'd appreciate some advice on how to go about trying to germinate same. |
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davejoc Posts: 56 |
RE: Apples from seed Posted 831 days ago Hey Hutcho, Bunnings sell potting mix especially for veges and fruit, maybe this would be a good starting point. I have found it very successful with vege seeds that I have propagated. I am sure it would also work on fruit, although I haven't tried it myself. |
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hutcho Posts: 687 |
RE: Apples from seed Posted 831 days ago Thanks davejoc, I'll try a few in that for starters and see what occurs. No idea where I'd put a full-size apple tree anyway, but when did that ever bother an incurable gardener. |
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SusanAKirk Posts: 20 |
RE: Apples from seed Posted 829 days ago Just remember it may not grow true to type and will take up to 10 years to fruit. I think you have to try the pips out too and some varieties may germinate better with stratification. |
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SusanAKirk Posts: 20 |
RE: Apples from seed Posted 829 days ago ooops I meant 'dry' not 'try' |
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hutcho Posts: 687 |
RE: Apples from seed Posted 829 days ago Thanks SusanAKirk. Actually , I did inadvertantly " try" some, but I got your drift. I don't know what stratification is, so to save me the trouble of finding out for myself, could you "please explain" ? |
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Gardener64 Posts: 1 |
RE: Apples from seed Posted 600 days ago Stratification is the process of breaking a seeds dormancy by creating a cold, moist environment. This can be done by planting your seeds in a pot and leaving them outside during Winter (in cold climates) for it to sprout in Spring. It can also be replicated in warmer climates or in a more controlled way. This is done by collecting the seeds, moistening (not soaking) a few pieces of paper towel then folding them in quarters. Place the seeds in the middle, put it in a zip-lock bag then put the bag in a fridge where the temperatures stay around 4 degrees (DO NOT put in a freezer). After a maximum of 3 months the seeds should've sprouted and can by planted in a warm place to grow. As SusanAKirk said, you probably cant expect fruit for about 10 years and even then the type and quality is completely random. That said, it still provides a fun gardening task and a beautiful tree and you might even create a new favourite variety! |
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