How to Grow an Apple Tree From Seed (Tutorial)

Step 1

Remove seeds from apple without damaging their coats.

Step 2

Gently rub each seed between pieces of sandpaper to sand their coats very lightly. This is called ‘scarification’.

Step 3

Place seeds in moist (not damp or dry) paper towel, spacing them at least ½-inch apart. Take a photo of your seeds.

Step 4

Label plastic food container or bag and place folded paper towel with seeds inside.

Step 5

Keep in fridge. Best temperature for the seeds is 40°F (4°C).

Step 6

Check seeds weekly and re-moisten paper towel as needed.

Step 7

When sprouted, sow seeds in flower pots with potting mix just deep enough to cover them.

Step 8

Grow on a sunny window sill or outdoors when risk of frost has passed.