To grow an apple tree from a seed, first get seeds from 2 different kinds of apples and dry them completely. Then cover them with a damp paper towel and put them in an airtight container. Refrigerate them so they’ll grow roots, checking daily and spraying the paper towel with water when you need to so it’s always moist. read more
This basically means that when you plant an apple tree from a seed, it most likely will look and taste very different from the parent tree. And most apple tree varieties taste terrible. When you find an apple tree that actually tastes good you have won the lottery. read more
You will have years invested in these seedlings before finding out if they will produce an edible or flavorful apple. That being said, experimenting with growing different kinds of trees from seed can be fun and it is a great project for kids as well. It’s a good way to get them connected with the origins of the food they eat. read more