25 Arthur Turner Apple Seeds | English Heirloom Cooking Apple Variety

Arthur Turner is a classic English heirloom cooking apple prized for its large, handsome fruit and rich, tangy flavor. The apples cook down to a smooth, creamy puree, making them a favorite for pies, sauces, and baked desserts. This variety is also valued for its attractive pink-tinged blossoms in spring, adding ornamental appeal to the home orchard.

Growing your own apple trees from seed is a rewarding long-term project. These seeds offer the opportunity to cultivate a piece of English horticultural history, whether you are an experienced grower or a curious beginner. Arthur Turner apples are known for their vigorous growth and reliable cropping once established.

Plant Features

• Large, round-conical fruit with a greenish-yellow skin and red flush
• Firm, juicy flesh that cooks to a smooth, well-flavored puree
• Attractive pale pink blossoms in spring
• Vigorous, spreading growth habit
• Traditional English heirloom variety dating back to the early 1900s

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Spreading, vigorous
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-18 feet (depending on rootstock and pruning)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification required; sow in fall or stratify for 6-8 weeks
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

Apple seeds require cold stratification to break dormancy. To stratify, mix seeds with moist peat moss or sand, place in a sealed bag, and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. After stratification, sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide a warm, bright location. Germination typically occurs in 2-4 weeks.

Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots. Grow them indoors or in a protected area until they are large enough to plant outdoors. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil and water regularly during the first few years to help establish a strong root system. Prune as needed to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches.

What's Included

25 Arthur Turner apple seeds.