Growing Apple Trees from seed | Seed Germination & Transplanting seedlings

[@Leelo-kadedosh]

Exactly what I was searching for! My daughter planted 2 seeds from an apple she was eating straight into a pot and we now have two little sprouts. I had no clue what to do next, so I’m very glad I found your video! Explained very well, thank you!

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s great well done, thank you

[@tacticalfirerentalsllc7064]

We need part two! I’ve got lots of seedlings about 4” tall. Where do I go from now? Do I keep up potting this whole summer and plant them next spring? Great video, now we need more👍

[@hikedayley9309]

Thank you so much! I put my seeds in the refrigerator for 5 weeks and they sprouted. Now I have them in a pot on the windowsill. They came up fast. Your video was so helpful in showing me what to do next. This is my first attempt to grow apple trees from seed. Cheers!

[@pilargemina1521]

Thank you have a bless day

[@GrowWithKit]

🌱🌱😊🌱🌱

[@JamesMcRae-z7y]

I love this video. No flash just straight information.

[@erikakabloodybrains83_8]

I'd so love to see what all of your plants looks like within a year that'd be amazing to see.

[@GrowWithKit]

I’ll try and get some updates done soon. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best

[@raewyncormack2461]

@@GrowWithKit still patiently waiting tho lol hoping everything is going good for you

[@marysuncin4302]

Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks for watching!

[@albertnongrum1021]

Your video is the best and the easiest method to grow apples from seeds.Thanks a lot my friend.

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@susansimaunda4103]

This is very good. I will plant some at home.Thank u for sharing

[@sammykana9195]

I just want to say this was really helpful. My apple seeds are sprouting thank you

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s great thank you 😊

[@fabiennemitchell2371]

@@GrowWithKit Can I grow 20-year old seeds using your method? My parents had an old Victorian variety of apple tree in their garden and I saved some seeds but did not germinate them.

[@njokuokechukwuval3717]

@@fabiennemitchell2371 just try. That is the only way to find out

[@bikersoncall]

Great tutorial. I can't believe though @ 8:00 you would simply discard the smaller one that separated, I would go to great lengths to assure that it be given a chance. Apple trees amaze me, they seem like such an incredible gift.

[@k.c.jinger566]

It is very nice method of apple growing. I will try this method. Thanks.

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks, good luck 😊

[@ujamakaahangoro5732]

I m currently busy with similar project,but this one us really educative.

[@monicasmith9215]

Thanks my friend ❤️ 2023 19 October

[@monicasmith9215]

Thanks 😊

[@bikersoncall]

I had done this a different way, doing the 'seeding' separately, I like they way of this video better though. Will try this next year. I seeded and potted 4 , sometime in nov dec of 2022, one survived through to the final outdoor in-ground planting, it is about 9 or 10 inches./ 25cm tall now, and really looking good.

[@AllotmentGrowHow]

Great video as usual mate... I love these seed to tree vids. Cheers Adam

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks mate, I love making them, not sure what I’ll do with all these trees 😂

[@sweetdreams4317]

You sound like sweet little boy I'm really into agriculture and I just love people who are technically not farmers but try to share that spirit of planting keep it up,/❤️😘

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks 😊

[@gumamelasantan9841]

Gm

[@sweetdreams4317]

Hey hi any new video

[@sweetdreams4317]

Let share contacts if possible,,,,❤️👍😘

[@FlixSkate]

soothing video :) and helpful ofcourse

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you for watching and commenting. 🌱🌱😊🌱🌱

[@mortenfransrud7676]

I would like to share some experimental germination methods with you guys. I was trying to germinate some appleseeds and it seemd that only a few would germinate. I then took some more seeds and started trying some strategies out. And one seemd to work really well. I started peeling of the skin on the seed, then let it soak for about 24 hours, then i would put it in a wet paper towl with some cinnamon and in a 1-2 week period i would then switch between putting them in the fridge and freezer. Now a larger amount would sprout and when i saw the root beginning to emerge i would then place it in a dark location out of the fridge. Now ive got a larger success rate than before and it has worked on peach, apricots and other fruits.

[@katv1982]

That's amazing! I'm going to give that a go 😃👍🍎🍎🍏🍏

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks that’s great, good luck 🌱🌱😊🌱🌱

[@katv1982]

@@GrowWithKit thanks! Hope you're keeping well. Are you still moving? 🌱🌱

[@dobithezkiyy3504]

Thanks for this great video! I'm at the same stage with my 2 apple plants. Hope to see a tree one day. Even if it won't yield fruits 🍏🍎

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you, that’s great good luck with them. You’ll definitely get some sort of fruit, may not taste great but it’ll still feed wildlife.

[@nguyetpham7695]

OMG. Cute little plants...great job Kit as usual

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you 😊 🌱🌱

[@allotmental.]

Right ok, another thing I need to try!! 🍏🍎👍

[@GrowWithKit]

🌱🌱😃🌱🌱

[@HumairaSyedah]

Thank you so much sir from India ❤❤❤

[@JefferyJoePindipia]

Very impressive,just want to know what compose will I use

[@amyleverton5994]

hey,this is a wierd way i grew apples. so what i did, i got the seed ,got kitchen towel and a plastic bag .damped the tissue and left in fridge for 2 weeks and i had big plants

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s a good method to get your seeds going. Good luck with them. 🌱🍏🌱

[@debrapaulino918]

Mine sat on my counter a few weeks. Then I did the wet towel in frig. and they've been there a few wks. No sprouts. We're they ruined left out? I also put 5 in the ground last Oct and covered with leaves. I won't know till spring.

[@TomGodson95]

I done it this way, more than half of my seeds germinated

[@brandihenriksen7129]

I did the baggie method but I left them in a drawer and they have germinated.

[@-akcire-]

This is what I did lol

[@macooo]

Great video, thanks 🙂

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you 🌱🌱🙂🌱🌱

[@morenacampanero8785]

wow i like thst process

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks 😊

[@AA-yr7sr]

Very good video easy to watching

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you 😊

[@josemanuelcuervo-uria7743]

Thank you for your interesting video. Did you ever try to prune the tap root up to 1/3 of its total lenght to try to grow them in a pot? I am currently experimenting with that and my trees seem to be fine, just a little bit smaller than the ones left unpruned. Cheers from Northern Spain.

[@GrowWithKit]

I haven’t tried root pruning yet, sounds interesting. Good luck 🌱😊🌱

[@johnberry5339]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I am going to plant my apple pips tomorrow. I have liked & subscribed 😎🍎🍏

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s great 😀 thank you John. Good luck 🌱😊🌱

[@hollyscott547]

We’ve got some apple seeds ready to go! Thank you for the helpful video! How are the seeds you had in this video coming along now?? Thanks again.

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s great, good luck with them. I’ve only got 1 of those trees left now, gave the rest away but it’s doing well around 3ft tall no apples expected for another couple years.

[@markegatesani4295]

Hello. I really love your video on how to grow an apple from seed. Some expert are saying apple grown from seed has to go through refregrator on paper towel but I see your method is different. So after the apple germinate, do we leave it in the shade where it can have indirect sunlight or what do we do to ensure the seedling are comfortable? Pls I need your advice. Thank you

[@GrowWithKit]

Most of the ones you buy are refrigerated for long periods and they seem to germinate well anyway. They need as much light as possible really but not to hot, morning or evening sun but avoid full on sun if it’s hot. Hope that helps 🌱😊

[@Kingdom-purpose]

Great video. How many months or years should I expect to pluck Apples 🍎 from the tree.?

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you, after about 2-4 years I would say. Hopefully you’ll get a nice apple.

[@njokuokechukwuval3717]

@@GrowWithKit i addition to what he said, once your apple is 2years old, start applying calcium to it to stimulate fruition. You can get calcium from: 1. Ash (simply born woods to ashes. Preferably do not add kerosene. 2. Dental powder. Yes you heard me. Most dental powders sold in nigeria ( i guess you from Nigeria by your name, though cannot guarrantee you are based in Nigeria.) are just calcium. 3. If you are in Nigeria, go to those that sell chemicals for paint making and buy calcium. It is white and in powder. Most should be edible so nothing to fear.

[@bikersoncall]

Question 2; Now that I have one tree planted, in az (will be 120f 49c later this summer) I flood it about 3 times a day as it is already hot, do I need to add fertilizer or some kind of 'miracle grow' vitamin periodically? After about three weeks now in the ground it appears to be thriving.

[@NixMatter]

Should I be pruning them after this stage? Removing lower branches / suckers? Thanks

[@GrowWithKit]

I would leave them to grow for the first couple of years but there’s no harm in removing unwanted branches.

[@NixMatter]

@@GrowWithKit ok excellent thank you very much for replying 😊

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

Noob question, winter gardening/pre culture potentials, artificial lighting and such; How much temperature does general nonion greens typically need to start growing ? May just sunlight/ 5-6000K´s be enough in cases ?

[@ca.manjunathmhallur6823]

Thank you so much for sharing this video.. need next video.. how saplings are growing.. care taking tips please

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks 😊

[@islynmercurius3338]

Thanks very much I tried many times no results now I will try your way my home town is Linden in Guyana we have warm weather thanks for sharing 🙂

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks and good luck 🤞🏻

[@gracenorman8994]

Hi Islyn you will need to do the stratification process to grow them in Guyana.

[@n.jboltz599]

I have 3 saplings that are 5 months old in individual pots. They seem healthy but they aren't growing very tall. At 5 months old mine are still the same height as yours are at 1 week, they have new leaves growing and seem healthy they just aren't going up and I'm not sure how to make them grow upwards. not sure if it is because I grew them through autumn and winter and that effected their growth. I didn't actually plan on growing apple trees, but the apple i was eating when i reached the core the seeds had all germinated so i thought I'd give it a go in houseplant potting soil.

[@GrowWithKit]

Hi, it may well be the lack of light during winter months. Hopefully they’ll start growing faster as the weather improves. Good luck with your apple trees. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@bikersoncall]

QUESTION; What is the max time frame/window whereby I can pot a apple tree from seedling, and NOT plant it in the ground yet, but not interfere with its growth cycle so that it won't have it's size stunted due to being in a pot for too long? Is it a matter of using big enough pots, to accommodate the growth till planting? Is there a chart or rule of thumb to be sure we are giving it a large enough pot till actual in-ground planting?

[@Chris.Wood.Writing1]

Excellent video....I’ve got a ‘tree’ currently about three feet tall in a pot from a seed I planted six months or so again and have heaps of other seeds I’d like to plant and try; is it a good time to plant these now do you think?

[@GrowWithKit]

I’d probably wait until spring but you might be ok if you have a greenhouse or start them on a windowsill.

[@davidkariuki3967]

Great video. Very easy to follow these steps. Question: Will your apple trees grow in that big pot? Or will you transplant them to the field?

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you, I’ll keep them in pots for a few years until we have land to plant them.

[@njokuokechukwuval3717]

@@GrowWithKit Do you mean sir that apple can stay in a flower pot for more than a year?

[@GrowWithKit]

Yes they can stay in a pot or container for as long as you like, you will need to upgrade the pot as they grow and prune to keep them smaller.

[@njokuokechukwuval3717]

@@GrowWithKit Wow awesome. And i must commend that this is the quickest response to questions i ever asked online

[@thenaturalrhythmofyoga2532]

Wow so easy thank you! 🙏🏼 It’s frosty outside, is it ok to start germinating my seeds now if I keep them inside on windowsill or should I wait until spring?

[@GrowWithKit]

You can start them now and move them out when warmer or you can wait for spring.

[@maribellarima1153]

Hi from USA Iam begin to have some Apple seeds ready to plant 🌱 thanks .

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s great 😃

[@Mrjboomseedco]

I have a greenhouse with other more tropical plants it’s very humid in there and has two large grow lights is it good idea to start letting my little tree grow in there or is it to bright humid? It’s a steady 72 at night and 75-77 day

[@GrowWithKit]

Hi thanks for your comment, they will be fine outside all year round. 🌱🌱😊🌱🌱

[@Zionson1]

Did you place them in the fridge after placing the bag over them or left them out?

[@GrowWithKit]

I left them out, I’ve found they don’t really require a cold period especially if they are shop brought apples as they would have been kept refrigerated for some time before purchasing.

[@niharikasrinivas7143]

Will seeds from same plant grown pollinate well?

[@freqeist]

currently growing one ..by accident i flicked a seed into a pot and it started growing!

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s awesome.

[@DuckmandanUK]

At what point would you plant it into the ground?

[@sukumac9013]

Great video - I’m going to try. How long do the saplings stay in the larger pots?

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s great, thank you. They should be ok for about a year.

[@mariusz80]

Ive had this apple seed i grew from a red apple a year ago and its still small about 6 inches tall i dont know if im doing something wrong or it just grows like that beacause its a different variety

[@jacknanuq6119]

2 years later. How are they doing?

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

If you start the seeds in winter, will they be able to survive the winter months? I live in north Florida so nothing extreme.

[@GrowWithKit]

Might be a good idea to wait for spring but you can start them indoors on a window sill over winter.

[@Mystical_Awakening_444]

It would be nice to see an update on these now a year later

[@GrowWithKit]

I only kept 1 and gave the rest away, I’ll try and update soon. It’s dormant at the moment anyway. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@morenacampanero8785]

thank you

[@Skidtest]

that's Great...

[@tonyclack5901]

Where are you keeping the seedlings after planting, a greenhouse, window cill?

[@GrowWithKit]

I kept them in our lean to for a while, then put them outside. Greenhouse or window sill will also be fine.

[@ZankuGh]

Please l need some of the mature apple branch to graft to my apple seedlings

[@MaureenBota]

Pli help out can apple fruit grow to tree.?

[@GrowWithKit]

Hi, yes they will grow to a big tree eventually. It may take 5+ years before you get any fruit from them.

[@amandahorner1735]

Did you germinate them outside?

[@BR21_cc]

Hey Great Video Im just Wondering How many times do i water them?

[@GrowWithKit]

There no set number, it depends on the weather ect. Just water them when they start drying out.

[@GapoktanNews]

Luar biasa hebat om..

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks 😊

[@bosebose4811]

Super Sir

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you 😊

[@hxiley.parker]

Should I peel the skin off the seeds? I managed to grow a grapefruit seedling and its a few inches long. I just put the grapefruit seeds in soil and they sprouted all by themselves.

[@GrowWithKit]

No need to peel the skin, I peel orange and citrus seeds only to speed the germination but it’s not necessary. Thanks for watching.

[@Lifeof_Phil]

Is it possible to get an update on your Apple trees? Iv just started growing my own from seed. Interested to know when the best time to plant them in the garden is 😊

[@GrowWithKit]

I’ll try and get an update on soon, I only have a few left now as I gave most away but they are still in pots and could have been planted when they were well established.

[@Oness2024]

How long would it take for apples to grow

[@sonyaa_s]

I’m starting to grow my own and this is very helpful, but I have a question you know when they grow with the seed on top is it normal for the seed to fall off? Because that’s what happened to mine.

[@GrowWithKit]

Hi thanks, yes it will sometimes get stuck, normally it will fall of on its own.

[@sonyaa_s]

@@GrowWithKit oh thank you so much!

[@kheylam]

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[@debrapaulino918]

The sprouts would be good to eat also? Has anyone? Will playsand be ok?

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

I'm in Massachusetts I didn't try hard and I have about 10 inch apple trees in pots. They are doing great. But soon enough it will be very cold and snowing in a few months. I have no clue what to do with them? I don't have a greenhouse. Can I keep them in my house? Should I leave them on my porch? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s fantastic well done, they’ll be fine outside they are fully hardy, if they are quite small put them somewhere a bit sheltered, porch is ideal, you’ll do more harm than good bringing them in the house, they need to go dormant over the winter.

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

@@GrowWithKit Fantastic! So if it snows should I keep the snow off of them? Do I still water them? They are a foot high now! I appreciate your help.

[@GrowWithKit]

Only water them if the soil is dry and don’t worry about snow. I basically ignore mine throughout winter.

[@Jesusiscoming24]

I made a video how I am protecting my trees for winter

[@masad31]

Mine its almost one and half meter .I planted it 5 years ago

[@aloboemmanuel6810]

Wow wonderful, how many years does it take to start fruiting.

[@GrowWithKit]

Thank you, I’m not sure but a fair few years probably.

[@aloboemmanuel6810]

@@GrowWithKit Come on Mr Grow with kit be specific I want to start growing apple.

[@GrowWithKit]

It will depend on growing conditions but I’d say around 3 years from seed. You will need at least 2 trees as they are not self pollinating. Hope that helps.

[@kimgoller8515]

Thank you. 2023 Nov. 03.

[@mash6178]

Hi. How long did you keep these indoors? And did you feed them anything other than water? Thanks in advance

[@bikersoncall]

No reply, so; I have one that I kept indoors in potting soil for about 3 months, then planted it outside 3 or 4 weeks ago, it is doing very well. All that I did while in the potting soil was keep it watered. My success though in going from pot to earth was just that 1 out of 4 that I'd started with, hard to tell why I had such bad luck. Good luck with yours, I think apple trees are awesome.

[@Kenniii3]

Thank you for the video. Can you give us a one year update?

[@GrowWithKit]

Hi Ken thanks, I’ll try and get an update soon, I think I only have 1 left.

[@Space_Princess]

Is it okay to keep it on my windowsill in the sprouting period before putting it into a bigger pot?

[@GrowWithKit]

Yes that’s fine thanks for watching and commenting 😊

[@katv1982]

Who's the beautiful kitty? 🐈😻

[@GrowWithKit]

She’s called Storm 😃🐈‍⬛

[@katv1982]

@@GrowWithKit gorgeous! Black cats are the best! 😻😻

[@sureshgunarathna1565]

can you mention what soils are use for seed plant?

[@GrowWithKit]

I just used multi purpose compost, you can mix in some sand or grit to improve drainage if you want. Doesn’t matter too much.

[@juanita2767]

Now that it's been two years, how are they?

[@aussiebackyard5137]

It will be interesting to know where you are? geography? and at what time of year did you do this.

[@GrowWithKit]

I’m in Mid Wales UK. Spring would be the best time.

[@sammykana9195]

Something really bad happens and I have a question. Someone emptied my apple tree pit and I have been growing them for 5 months. The roots were there so I put it in the pot again. Will it stillbirth grow

[@GrowWithKit]

☹️ that’s a shame, you can try but if the stem is broken it probably won’t regrow.

[@sammykana9195]

@@GrowWithKit thank you for replying I'm gonna check out more of your vids 😃

[@jaricasokhathor6110]

Nice

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks 😊

[@sammykana9195]

I have a second question the sprout was poking through the seed coat a tiny bit and then my brother kicked the ball at the pot accidentally and it fell so I put it back in covered with compost today will it grow again or is it already to late

[@GrowWithKit]

As long as it wasn’t damaged or dried out it should carry on growing.

[@sammykana9195]

@@GrowWithKit thx I'm new to the channel I subscribed

[@kayclifton5983]

do I top them when their young? mine is a foot tall

[@GrowWithKit]

You don’t need to top them, once they are bigger you can prune to train into the shape/style you would like to grow.

[@kayclifton5983]

@@GrowWithKit thank you

[@MrDouglasrussell]

My trees are about the same size as yours but the leaves are going brown pretty quick - too much heat/sun?

[@GrowWithKit]

Hi, it could be to hot or dry, it’s winter here in the uk and mine have dropped all their leaves now. I hope they get better 🌱🌱😊🌱🌱

[@MrDouglasrussell]

Thanks. Some hot days here in Melbourne so I'll keep an eye on them - others are doing well - the pots the browning ones are in are broken and not keeping water well so will try transferring them today.

[@sitamurthy4193]

👌👌👌 i tried so many time's but i couldn't get. I am in andrapradesh AP

[@tricicaskelton367]

When do you plant in the grand

[@GrowWithKit]

I’ve kept these in pots but you can basically plant them in the ground whenever you like, I would let them grow in the pots until they’re at least 1-2ft though just to make sure they don’t get eaten or swamped out with weeds.

[@namaste597]

My daughter had an apple planted in the seed , and it's now sprouting, it's been 3 weeks and looking strong. Will it produce fruit in 3 years ?

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s great, It’s hard to say exactly when they’ll produce, it could take upto 7yrs.

[@sammykana9195]

One question if you remove some of the compost to see how the seed is going will that kill it

[@GrowWithKit]

Think we’ve all done that at some point, I’ve never had a problem.

[@sammykana9195]

@@GrowWithKit thanks for replying

[@Davidsavage8008]

I've got seed growing in my apple . I will stick them in the ground and cover with plastic. 🎶 👀 what happens 😊

[@sammykana9195]

Question will my seed grow as fast as yours without covering

[@GrowWithKit]

They should still germinate, I cover them to keep the humidity up so they don’t need watering as much.

[@frederickedada3000]

How many days does it take to germinat ?

[@GrowWithKit]

Only a few days, some had already started germinating in the Apple.

[@thur1042]

I planted pear and apple seeds roughly 15 years ago. Not one of my 70 trees is providing edible fruit. The apples are crabapples, and the pears are bradford pears. This may be fun, and may produce mast for wildlife, but you're unlikely to get fruit you want to eat.

[@nakanwagimayimuna4003]

My apples are eaten the roots what can I spray to avoid insecticide

[@GrowWithKit]

I don’t know sorry.

[@Sasbie65]

😬 Help! My seedlings with leaves have BUGS! The bugs have brown bodies with clear wings. Two of my plants are dying! What should I use on the bugs?

[@GrowWithKit]

I normally use a pump spray bottle with water & few drops of washing up liquid, just blast them off. I try not to use chemicals but you can get bug sprays.

[@Dont370]

Any updates on these? Did they make it?

[@GrowWithKit]

They all survived, I only kept one. I’ll try update soon.

[@sammykana9195]

How long would it take till the seed sprouts and I'm really sorry for bothering you with so much questions

[@GrowWithKit]

I would say 2-5 days but it can vary.

[@animallovers4728]

For me 2 weeks

[@ndeyatieyab3312]

I will like to know what is the best location to keep the seeds before they can germinate or sprout. I kept mine in a deep freezer and 3weeks now they are yet to germinate.

[@Jesusiscoming24]

I made a short video if you scroll down look for planted apple seeds in 8 days 5 already grew straight out of the fuji apple

[@GrowWithKit]

I’ve found you can just plant them straight away, most apples are kept in cold storage for some months before you buy them. They germinate very easily and quickly.

[@GrowWithKit]

That’s great well done 👍🏻

[@ZankuGh]

Please am Felix from Ghana please can non-grafted apple bear fruit

[@jeffreyfullwood6417]

Helpful but what about winter coming ? They're so small 🤔

[@GrowWithKit]

Thanks, yeah spring is a much better time but they did ok over winter.

[@martnava1661]

mine went brown at the stem soil level , the stems slowly all went brown and shrivelled up then the healthy leaves just died off was demoralizing to watch. as i understand it, its called damping off, when pathogens in the soil eat the stems/roots and kill the thing. i'm thinking my mistake was just taking random soil from the garden cos i didnt want to go out and buy potting compost. for my next attempt, i'm gonna try drying and baking the soil in the oven to kill off any germs before potting

[@GrowWithKit]

Yea I’ve had this happen before too, don’t be disheartened. Try not to over water, under watering is actually better than overwatering. I hope you have better luck next time.