25 Baya Marisa Apple Seeds for Planting - Red Flesh Apple Tree, Sweet Crisp Fruit

Baya Marisa apple is a distinctive red-fleshed apple variety prized for its striking crimson-tinged blossoms, foliage, and fruit. The apples are sweet and crisp with a pleasant balance of sugar and acidity, making them excellent for fresh eating, cider, and creative culinary uses. This variety is a favorite among home gardeners looking to grow something unique and ornamental in the landscape.

Grown from seed, Baya Marisa offers the excitement of cultivating your own apple tree from the very beginning. The trees are known for their attractive spring display and can become a beautiful addition to a fruit garden or mixed border. With proper care, they can develop into productive trees that reward you with colorful, flavorful fruit.

Plant Features

• Red-fleshed fruit with sweet, crisp texture
• Attractive pink to red blossoms in spring
• Vigorous and productive growth habit
• Dual-purpose: fresh eating and cider making
• Unique ornamental value for the garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'Baya Marisa'
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-15 feet (with pruning)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow Baya Marisa from seed, start by stratifying the seeds: mix them with moist peat moss or sand and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks to simulate winter conditions. Sow seeds indoors in pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix, barely covering them with soil. Keep the medium consistently moist and maintain a temperature around 70°F (21°C). Germination can be slow and uneven, so be patient. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into larger pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for planting outdoors. Water regularly during the first year to help establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. While seed-grown apples may not produce fruit identical to the parent, Baya Marisa seeds offer the chance to grow a unique and potentially rewarding tree.

What's Included

25 Baya Marisa apple seeds for planting.