The process of coaxing an apple seed into sprouting and developing into a seedling involves several key steps, beginning with cold stratification. This simulates winter conditions and breaks the seed’s dormancy. Following stratification, the seed requires a suitable environment with proper moisture and temperature to initiate germination.
Successfully propagating apples from seed offers the potential to cultivate unique varieties not found commercially. This process contributes to genetic diversity within apple populations and can be a rewarding horticultural endeavor. Historically, seed propagation was a primary method for developing new apple cultivars.
