25 State Fair Apple Seeds for Planting | Cold Hardy Sweet-Tart Apple Variety

State Fair Apple is a cold-hardy apple variety known for its sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture. These seeds offer an opportunity to grow your own apple trees, which can become a rewarding addition to home orchards and edible landscapes. Apple trees provide spring blossoms and summer shade, and their fruit can be enjoyed fresh or used in cooking and baking.

Growing apples from seed is a long-term project that requires patience, as trees grown from seed may not produce fruit identical to the parent variety. However, it can be a fun and educational gardening experience. State Fair Apple is valued for its ability to withstand colder climates, making it a suitable choice for northern gardeners.

Plant Features

• Cold-hardy apple variety
• Sweet-tart flavor profile
• Crisp texture when eaten fresh
• Attractive spring blossoms
• Suitable for home orchards and edible landscapes

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 tree
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-7
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-20 feet (depending on rootstock and growing conditions)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow State Fair Apple from seed, start by stratifying the seeds in a refrigerator for 6-8 weeks to simulate winter conditions. After stratification, sow seeds indoors in pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature around 70°F (21°C). Germination can take several weeks to months. Once seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or a nursery bed. Provide full sun and regular watering as they grow.

Apple trees grown from seed will eventually need to be planted in their permanent location with adequate space for root development and canopy growth. Young trees benefit from protection from strong winds and competition from weeds. Prune as needed to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. Be patient, as fruit production may take several years.

What's Included

25 State Fair Apple Seeds.