May 14, 2024

VIDEO: Growing Organic Rootstocks from Apple Seeds

 

Summary

Huw Richards experiments growing organic rootstocks from apple seeds, after chilling them in a fridge for 30 days, and then planting them in a propagator. He demonstrates how to plant them and plans to use them for grafting in late August to September.

Highlights

  • Huw Richards grows ten apple tree seedlings from organic Fairtrade apple seeds.
  • Seeds were chilled for 30 days and then planted in a propagator with cuttings.
  • The seedlings sprouted quickly, and Huw plants them in pots.
  • He plans to research how big the rootstocks will grow and use them for grafting.
  • Huw will make a video in late August or September to show the grafting process.
  • The process is simple, involving planting the seeds with a pencil and lightly covering them with soil.
  • Huw is pleased with the quick results and excited to use the organic rootstocks for grafting.

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