25 Saint Edmund's Pippin Apple Seeds - Rare Heirloom Russet Variety

Saint Edmund's Pippin is a rare heirloom apple variety prized for its distinctive russeted skin and rich, sweet-sharp flavor. Often considered one of the finest russet apples, it produces medium-sized fruits with golden-brown, rough-textured skin and firm, juicy flesh. This historic variety is a wonderful choice for home orchards, heritage gardens, and cider-making enthusiasts looking to grow something truly special.

Whether you are an experienced grower or a curious gardener, these seeds offer the chance to cultivate a piece of apple history. Saint Edmund's Pippin is known for its excellent eating quality and versatility in the kitchen, making it a rewarding addition to any fruit collection.

Plant Features

• Rare heirloom russet apple variety
• Distinctive golden-brown russeted skin
• Rich, sweet-sharp flavor profile
• Medium-sized fruit with firm, juicy flesh
• Excellent for fresh eating and cider

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading tree
• 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 seeds for 6-8 weeks
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow Saint Edmund's Pippin from seed, start by stratifying the seeds to break dormancy. Place seeds in a moist medium such as peat moss or paper towel, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. After stratification, sow seeds indoors in pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix, barely covering them with soil. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a temperature around 65-70°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, so be patient.

Once seedlings have developed several true leaves and are large enough to handle, transplant them into larger pots or a nursery bed. Harden off gradually before planting in their permanent location. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Apple trees grown from seed may take several years to bear fruit and may not come true to the parent variety, but they offer a unique and rewarding growing experience.

What's Included

25 Saint Edmund's Pippin Apple Seeds