I am saving my seeds from this years apples to plant in my own yard next year but I am unsure when to plant, does anyone know? I have found out that they do grow in my zone but when should I plant?
2007-10-03 08:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by mysticmary 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Apple trees don't grow from apple seeds, unfortunately. Well, you could plant the seeds, but the fruit you would get from those trees many years down the road would look nothing like the apples they came from. Apple trees, like most fruit trees, are created using a technique called grafting. Simply put, the bottom half of the tree is of one type, and the top of the tree is of another. If you would like granny smith apple trees, you should contact your local nursery.
2007-10-03 13:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by velouria3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can plant now and they will germinate in the spring. However, you won't get Granny Smith apples, you will likely get small, bitter, sour apples with little flesh.
Apple varieties are clones, created by cutting twigs and grafting. The variety will not come true from seed.
2007-10-04 16:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by Judy B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I noticed the questions you are asking can be addressed by a good garden website. Try the one at New Free Books... the LEAP OVER WEB CLUTTER section.
2007-10-03 09:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to avoid the cold winters, then you will be ok. You wouldn't want the seeds to freeze up.
The weather should be at least warm.
2007-10-03 08:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by bricabana07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few can self pollinate ,, but most cannot so different varieties need to be grown together
2016-05-20 00:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
id ask granny smith herself after all they are her apples!
2007-10-03 09:01:57 · answer #6 · answered by jacki m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋