The apple, a symbol of health, is not only a delicious fruit, but also has the potential to create your own apple orchard at home, at no cost. In this article you will learn how to grow an impressive apple seedling from apple scraps, which with patience and care can grow into a magnificent tree.
Step by Step Guide: Growing an Apple Plant from a Seed
- Apple Selection: Begin by selecting a ripe apple. Be careful not to damage the central part containing the seeds when you open the apple.
- Seed Germination: Place collected seeds in an airtight plastic or glass container lined with a white cloth napkin. Moisten the napkin with a fine spray and leave it in indirect sunlight for 10 days.
- Checking the seeds: After this time, check that the seeds have germinated without signs of mold.
- Preparation for planting: The germinated seeds can now be planted. Fill a 10cm diameter pot with high quality, soft and draining peat or universal potting soil.
- Planting: Make a hole 3-4 cm deep in the pot and place the germinated seed in it, with the root facing downwards and the seed facing upwards. Cover carefully with soil and spray lightly.
- Optimal conditions: Place the vase in a well-lit place, but not directly in the sun.
- Observation of growth: In about 7 days you will notice a small 4 cm plant, and after a month the first leaves will appear.
- Advanced growth: when the plant reaches a height of 1 m and a stem diameter of 1 cm, grafting can begin.
By following these simple steps, you can not only create your own apple tree, but also experience firsthand the fascinating transformation from a small seedling to a towering tree. Immerse yourself in the world of plant cultivation and personalize your environment with your own home apple tree.