However, planting apple seeds to grow a tree is a fun project, especially with kids.
It is fascinating to watch how a small seed turns into a tree seedling.
Nowadays, these tasks are usually scientifically performed by professional plant breeders.
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Seed-grown trees tend to be much less vigorous than grafted apple trees.
This mimics the conditions the seeds would experience in nature over the winter.
The best time is to stratify and germinate the seeds during the late fall and winter.
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That way, the seedlings are ready to be planted outside in the spring.
The chance that your apple tree is producing an amazing new variety of apples is slim.
Just like apples, these are first and foremost fun projects that require lots of patience.
