{"product_id":"belle-de-boskoop-apple-seeds-25-heirloom-dutch-apple-tree-seeds-for-planting","title":"Belle de Boskoop Apple Seeds - 25 Heirloom Dutch Apple Tree Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelle de Boskoop is a classic heirloom apple variety that originated in the Netherlands and has been prized by European growers for generations. The trees produce large, slightly flattened apples with a firm, aromatic flesh that is excellent for fresh eating, baking, applesauce, and cider. Its old-world character and rich flavor make it a rewarding choice for home orchards and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese apple seeds offer a fun and educational growing project for gardeners interested in heirloom fruit trees. Because apples grown from seed do not come true to the parent variety, each seedling may show its own unique traits, making this a satisfying experiment for patient growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom Dutch apple variety with a long history in European orchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, aromatic fruit suited to fresh eating, cooking, and cider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous deciduous tree that can become a long-lived landscape feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive spring blossoms that support pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds offer an engaging project for growing unique apple seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright spreading tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratification recommended before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple seeds benefit from cold stratification to help break dormancy. Mix the seeds with a moist medium such as peat moss or damp paper towel, seal them in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for several weeks before sowing. Sow stratified seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix, barely cover them, and keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide warmth and bright light once germination begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings into larger containers as they grow, then move them to a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors once they are established. Young apple trees need regular watering, weed control, and protection from harsh weather. Remember that trees grown from seed vary in fruit quality and may take several years to bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 25 Belle de Boskoop apple seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795502367030,"sku":"FOLIA2-059","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7064016045_jtrh.jpg?v=1792670665","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/belle-de-boskoop-apple-seeds-25-heirloom-dutch-apple-tree-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}