25 Suntan Apple Seeds - Malus domestica Late Season English Variety

The Suntan apple is a late-season English dessert apple prized for its sweet, rich flavor and attractive golden-yellow skin with orange-red flushes. This variety produces medium to large fruit that stores well, making it a favorite for home orchards and fresh eating. Growing your own apple trees from seed is a rewarding project that offers the chance to cultivate a unique tree with characteristics inherited from this classic English variety.

Whether you are an experienced grower or a curious gardener, these seeds provide an opportunity to explore apple propagation and enjoy the process of nurturing a tree from its earliest stages. Suntan apples are known for their vigorous growth and reliable cropping in suitable climates, and the fruit is excellent for fresh use, cooking, and cider making.

Plant Features

• Late-season English dessert apple variety
• Sweet, rich flavor with a balance of sugar and acidity
• Golden-yellow skin with orange-red flushes
• Medium to large fruit size
• Good storage quality for extended enjoyment

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
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: Varies; typically 12-20 feet for standard trees
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for standard trees

Planting & Care

To grow Suntan apple trees from seed, start by stratifying the seeds to break dormancy. Place seeds in a moist paper towel or peat moss inside a sealed bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. After stratification, sow seeds in small pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix, covering them lightly with soil. Keep the medium consistently moist and provide warmth (around 70°F) for germination, which can take several weeks. Once seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger containers or a nursery bed.

Young apple trees require full sun and regular watering to establish a strong root system. Protect seedlings from extreme weather and pests. As trees grow, prune to shape the canopy and remove dead or crossing branches. Note that apples grown from seed may not produce fruit identical to the parent variety and may take several years to bear fruit. With patience and proper care, your Suntan apple seeds can grow into productive trees.

What's Included

25 Suntan Apple Seeds (Malus domestica).