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How To Brow Apple Tree Seeds?
1. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours, to soften the outer layer. Place the seeds in a damp paper towel and then fold it into quarters. Place the towel into a plastic bag and place into the refrigerator. Keep the seeds inside the refrigerator for 60 to 80 days. After approximately 6 weeks the seeds should begin to sprout, depending on the type of apple. Only about 30% of the seeds will germinate so plant enough!
2. Plant the sprouts into 6-inch containers filled with a well draining potting soil. Select a container that drains. Be careful not to injure the root system when planting the apple seedlings. Water to keep the soil moist, but not soggy and place the container in a sunny window.
3. Plant the sprouts into 6-inch containers filled with a well draining potting soil. Select a container that drains. Be careful not to injure the root system when planting the apple seedlings. Water to keep the soil moist, but not soggy and place the container in a sunny window.
4. Apply two to three inches of mulch around the apple tree's root zone, not allowing it to butt against the trunk. The mulch reduces weed-growth and preserves soil moisture. Fertilize yearly in springtime. Spread one-half pound of a*** blend under the tree's drip line, not allowing the fertilizer to butt against the tree's trunk. Water the fertilizer in well. Prune the newly planted apple sapling's central leader back to 24 to 28 inches in height using hand pruners. Trim off any broken branches. This allows the tree to develop a strong central support. Trim off the side branches, allowing approximately 18 inches between each new branch.