Did you know apples grown from seed are not the same as the parent tree, due to genetic diversity . For example, if you grew seeds from a Braeburn apple tree, the apples would not be the same as Braeburn. They might be greener, redder, bigger or smaller. The only way to get a new Braeburn apple tree is to graft Braeburn branches onto rootstock. Creating a clone of the parent.
The exciting thing about growing from seed, is you don't know what the apples will be like until the tree grows and produces fruit. Often they can be smallish and like crab apples, but as it's a lottery, it's quite possible they could be huge and as sweet as honey. If that was the case you could name the variety, graft more trees, and grow an orchard full of them! Regardless of the apple, all will be suitable for pies and crumble. Apple trees seedlings are available in the plants section.
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Did you know apples grown from seed are not the same as the parent tree, due to genetic diversity . For example, if you grew seeds from a Braeburn apple tree, the apples would not be the same as Braeburn. They might be greener, redder, bigger or smaller. The only way to get a new Braeburn apple tree is to graft Braeburn branches onto rootstock. Creating a clone of the parent.
The exciting thing about growing from seed, is you don't know what the apples will be like until the tree grows and produces fruit. Often they can be smallish and like crab apples, but as it's a lottery, it's quite possible they could be huge and as sweet as honey. If that was the case you could name the variety, graft more trees, and grow an orchard full of them! Regardless of the apple, all will be suitable for pies and crumble. Apple trees seedlings are available in the plants section.