25 Sundowner Apple Seeds for Planting | Late-Season Sweet-Tart Apple Variety

Sundowner Apple is a late-season apple variety prized for its sweet-tart flavor and crisp, juicy flesh. The fruit typically develops a red blush over a yellow-green background and is enjoyed fresh, in salads, or for baking. Growing apple trees from seed is a rewarding project for patient gardeners and a fun way to explore apple diversity.

These seeds offer an opportunity to grow your own apple trees, whether for a home orchard, edible landscape, or educational garden. Keep in mind that apples grown from seed will not be identical to the parent variety and may produce fruit with unique characteristics.

Plant Features

• Late-season apple variety known for sweet-tart flavor
• Crisp, juicy flesh suitable for fresh eating and cooking
• Attractive red-blushed fruit
• Apple trees provide spring blossoms and shade
• Seeds allow you to grow your own trees and explore apple genetics

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: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: Varies; standard trees can reach 20-30 feet
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for standard trees

Planting & Care

To grow Sundowner apple from seed, start by stratifying the seeds: place them in a moist paper towel inside a sealed bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. After stratification, sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the medium consistently moist and provide warmth (around 70°F). Germination can take several weeks to months. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into larger pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for planting outdoors. Water young trees regularly during dry spells and mulch to conserve moisture. Prune as needed to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. Be patient: apple trees grown from seed may take several years to produce fruit, and the fruit characteristics may vary.

What's Included

25 Sundowner Apple Seeds.