25 Arkansas Black Apple Seeds - Deep Red Heirloom Variety for Planting

Arkansas Black Apple is a classic American heirloom variety prized for its deep, dark red fruit and rich, sweet-tart flavor. The apples are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and cider making. This variety is known for its long storage life and attractive, nearly black-red skin at maturity. Growing your own apple trees from seed is a rewarding project that offers the chance to cultivate a unique and historic fruit tree.

These seeds are perfect for home gardeners and orchard enthusiasts looking to add a distinctive heirloom apple to their landscape. With proper care, you can grow a beautiful tree that produces flavorful fruit for years to come.

Plant Features

• Deep red to nearly black skin at maturity
• Sweet-tart flavor ideal for fresh eating, baking, and cider
• Heirloom variety with historical significance
• Excellent storage quality
• Attractive ornamental tree with spring blossoms

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica
• Plant Type: Fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading tree
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-15 feet (dwarfing rootstock may reduce size)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended for 6-8 weeks
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow Arkansas Black apple trees from seed, start by stratifying the seeds in a moist medium in the refrigerator for 6-8 weeks to simulate winter conditions. After stratification, sow seeds indoors in pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix, about 1/4 inch deep. Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature around 70°F. Germination can take several weeks. Once seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or a nursery bed. Provide full sun and regular watering. When trees are large enough, plant them in their permanent location with adequate spacing. Apple trees benefit from cross-pollination, so planting another apple variety nearby is recommended for best fruit set.

What's Included

25 Arkansas Black Apple Seeds