{"product_id":"25-bloody-ploughman-apple-seeds-scottish-heirloom-red-flesh-apple","title":"25 Bloody Ploughman Apple Seeds - Scottish Heirloom Red Flesh Apple","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloody Ploughman is a distinctive Scottish heirloom apple variety known for its striking red-fleshed fruit and hardy character. The apples typically have greenish-yellow skin with red flushing and can develop deep red coloration, while the flesh inside often shows pink to red tones. This heritage variety is valued by home growers and orchard enthusiasts who appreciate unusual apple cultivars with historical interest and visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese seeds offer an opportunity to grow your own apple trees from scratch, whether for a home orchard, edible landscape, or a special garden project. Bloody Ploughman apples are versatile in the kitchen and can be used for fresh eating, cooking, and cider making, depending on personal preference and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScottish heirloom apple variety with red-fleshed fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive greenish-yellow skin with red flushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlesh may show pink to red coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fresh eating, cooking, and cider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown from seed for home orchard projects\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, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright 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 Varies; standard trees can reach 12-20 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratification recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet apart for standard trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple seeds benefit from cold stratification before sowing. To stratify, mix seeds with moist peat moss or a damp paper towel, place in a sealed bag, and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. After stratification, sow seeds indoors in small pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix. Press seeds lightly into the surface and cover with a thin layer of mix. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a temperature around 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination can be slow and variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have several sets of true leaves and danger of frost has passed, transplant them into larger containers or a nursery bed. Provide full sun and water regularly during the first growing season. Keep in mind that apples grown from seed will not be identical to the parent variety and may take several years to produce fruit. With patience and proper care, these seeds can grow into productive trees for your garden or orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Bloody Ploughman apple seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824636166454,"sku":"FOLIA2-828","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7024651412_kw5f.jpg?v=1793003785","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-bloody-ploughman-apple-seeds-scottish-heirloom-red-flesh-apple","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}