25 Spartan Apple Seeds - Heirloom Malus Domestica for Garden & Orchard

Grow your own Spartan apple trees from seed with this offering of 25 heirloom seeds. Spartan apples are a well-known Canadian cultivar, prized for their crisp, juicy flesh and sweet-tart flavor. The trees are attractive in the landscape, producing fragrant spring blossoms followed by colorful fruit in late summer to early fall. These seeds are ideal for home gardeners and orchardists interested in propagating this classic variety.

Whether you are starting a small backyard orchard or adding diversity to an existing collection, Spartan apple seeds offer a rewarding gardening project. The resulting trees can be grown in containers or planted in the ground, and they will develop into productive, long-lived trees with proper care.

Plant Features

• Heirloom apple variety with sweet-tart, crisp fruit
• Attractive spring blossoms that support pollinators
• Adaptable to a range of temperate climates
• Seeds can be started indoors or outdoors
• Fruit is excellent for fresh eating and cooking

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading tree
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-20 feet (depending on rootstock and growing conditions)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended; sow seeds after stratification
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for standard trees

Planting & Care

To grow Spartan apple trees from seed, start by cold stratifying the seeds for 6-8 weeks in a refrigerator. After stratification, sow seeds indoors in pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix, covering them lightly with soil. Keep the medium consistently moist and maintain a temperature around 70°F (21°C). Germination can take several weeks. Once seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger containers or a nursery bed. Harden off before planting in their permanent location.

Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for planting. Water regularly during the first growing season 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. Spartan apple trees are generally self-fertile but may produce better fruit set with a compatible pollinator variety nearby.

What's Included

25 Spartan Apple Seeds (Malus domestica).