{"product_id":"25-amere-de-berthecourt-apple-seeds-french-cider-heirloom","title":"25 Amere de Berthecourt Apple Seeds - French Cider Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmere de Berthecourt is a traditional French cider apple variety prized for its bittersweet juice and use in hard cider production. This heirloom apple tree produces small to medium fruit with high tannins and moderate acidity, contributing depth and character to blended ciders. The apples are not typically eaten fresh but are valued by cider makers for their rich, complex flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown from seed, these apple trees will exhibit genetic variation, as apples do not come true from seed. Each seedling may differ in fruit characteristics, growth habit, and disease resistance. Growing cider apples from seed is a rewarding project for enthusiasts interested in exploring new varieties or establishing a diverse orchard. The trees can also serve as a source of rootstock or for wildlife plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional French cider apple variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBittersweet juice profile with high tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall to medium-sized fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom genetics from Normandy region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily used for cider making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright spreading tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25 feet (depending on rootstock and growing conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratification recommended; sow in fall or stratify seeds for 60-90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo grow apple trees from seed, start by stratifying the seeds to break dormancy. Mix seeds with moist peat moss or sand and refrigerate for 60-90 days. Sow stratified seeds indoors in pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix, barely covering them with soil. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a temperature around 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination can be slow and uneven, often taking several weeks to a few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have developed several true leaves and are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on in a bright, sunny location. Harden off young trees gradually before planting outdoors in a permanent site with full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first few years to help establish a deep root system. Apple trees grown from seed will not be identical to the parent and may take several years to begin bearing fruit. Prune as needed to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Amere de Berthecourt apple seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776282526006,"sku":"FOLIA-517","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6998460835_ckqn.jpg?v=1792468624","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-amere-de-berthecourt-apple-seeds-french-cider-heirloom","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}