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About this seed
These seeds come from Red Delicious apples (Malus domestica), the deep-red, conical variety. Apple seed needs cold, moist stratification to sprout, and a seedling will not be an exact copy of Red Delicious. The packet holds 5 seeds.
Also known as: Apple, Seb (Hindi, Urdu), Manzana (Spanish), Pomme (French), Mela (Italian), Apfel (German), Maçã (Portuguese), Elma (Turkish), Pingguo (Chinese).
Stratify before sowing
Typical for the species, apple seed needs cold moist stratification at 2–5 °C for at least about 30 days (approximate). Keep it in a damp medium in the refrigerator, then sow into moist soil.
A seedling is not a Red Delicious tree
Apple trees grown from seed vary from the parent. The traits below describe Red Delicious, the variety the seed came from. It was found in Iowa, USA, in the 1870s and first called Hawkeye.
The Red Delicious fruit
- Shape: conical.
- Size: 6–9 cm across, 150–250 g.
- Skin: deep red, sometimes lightly streaked; flesh pale yellow, firm and crisp.
- Flavour: mildly sweet, low in acidity.
- Ripening: early to mid-autumn.
Growing on
Plant in full sun (6–8 hours a day) in well-draining, fertile soil at pH 6.0–7.0. Water young trees regularly and prune each season. Expect first fruit in about 5–7 years.
Storing leftover seed
Typical for the species, apple seed keeps at least 2 years when dried below 11% moisture and sealed at 2–10 °C (approximate). We do not state a germination percentage for this lot.
What you get
One packet of 5 Red Delicious apple seeds.
FAQ
Will the tree give Red Delicious apples?
Not reliably. Seedlings vary from the parent tree.
Is Red Delicious good for baking?
It is mainly an eating apple; its low acidity makes it less common in baking.