How To Start Growing An Apple Tree From Seed. Many of the seeds will already be germinating on the paper towel in your refrigerator, and those will emerge from the soil quickest after planting. The cool, moist requirement can be accomplished by planting apple seeds outdoors in fall.
If it is still fairly cool outside, you may need cover the trees for added protection but remove once it’s warmed back up. Staple or tape against the wall like the picture below. Dig a hole that is large enough to accommodate the apple tree rooting.
Growing apples from seeds will need enough space since they will fully grow to about 9 meters taking up much space.
Water the tree and then continue filling in the hole. Attendees will take home three grafted apple trees to plant. This is because apple seeds don't grow true, which means that every seed is unique. Correct feeding and watering to maintain steady growth throughout the growing season is the key to reducing problems with bitter pit.