{"product_id":"25-bountiful-apple-seeds-malus-domestica-heirloom-fruit-tree-seeds-for-home-orchards","title":"25 Bountiful Apple Seeds - Malus domestica Heirloom Fruit Tree Seeds for Home Orchards","description":"\u003cp\u003eBountiful Apple (Malus domestica) is a classic heirloom apple variety valued by home growers for its dependable fruit production and versatile kitchen use. These apple seeds offer an affordable way to start your own fruit trees and begin a rewarding home orchard project, whether you plan to grow in a backyard, garden, or small homestead setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple trees are long-lived, seasonally rewarding plants that bring spring blossoms and autumn fruit to the landscape. Growing apples from seed is a fun and educational gardening experience, though keep in mind that seed-grown apples are not identical to the parent tree and fruit characteristics can vary. Many growers enjoy grafting or simply observing what their seedling becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom apple variety (Malus domestica) known for multipurpose fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous fruit tree suitable for home orchards and gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring blossoms add ornamental appeal to the landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit is well suited to fresh eating, baking, and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown from seed for a unique, variable home orchard project\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; tolerates a range of soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist, especially while establishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow ample room for mature canopy spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple seeds benefit from cold stratification to encourage germination. A common method is to place seeds in a moist paper towel or damp peat moss inside a sealed bag and refrigerate for several weeks before sowing. Sow stratified seeds indoors in a light, well-draining seed-starting mix, barely covering them, and keep the medium consistently moist but not soggy. Provide warmth and bright light for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings are sturdy, transplant into larger pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions. Choose a sunny, well-drained site for planting in the ground. Water regularly during establishment, mulch around the base to conserve moisture, and prune lightly to shape the young tree. Patience is key, as seed-grown apple trees take several years to mature and bear fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Bountiful Apple seeds (Malus domestica) for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795526353206,"sku":"FOLIA2-304","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7227857011_oqp0.jpg?v=1792671160","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-bountiful-apple-seeds-malus-domestica-heirloom-fruit-tree-seeds-for-home-orchards","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}