@THEnickvassalloSHOW my seedlings got eaten by my cat unfortunately, so i cant exactly do updates. ill be starting a new batch in mid-march. grow one per pot.
@itanimullirunsall dont worry about if youre using tupperware, just check on it every so often to make sure the paper towel is still damp. one time they grew but i didnt chec on them and they sucked all the moisture out then dried up hahaha
@rew0rg check on it once a day for a week or so and that should tell you, water it when it gets dry. theres really no way to tell, but its usually not often. flip the bag over every now and then as the water tends to collect
@THEnickvassalloSHOW yes, they will grow into fully mature, apple-producing trees. they wont produce apples exxactly the same as the one you got the seeds from unless you graft, but just growing it normally from seed takes anywhere from 7-14 years to begin bearing fruit
@TheNewPrepper931 you want the root in the dirt. depending on how big the root is, it may already have a stem too. easily noticeable with the naked eye, theyll be different shades. if theres no discernible stem, just bury it root-down and barely cover the seed casing.
@heartfang21 Sorry again for making so many comments, but today, i made a big mistake. While attempting to cut of and old rotting leaf, i cut the delicate stem strait from the base, It was all an accident. Then i accidentally pulled it out of it's pot. Never the less this seedling was about 2 months old. I re-planted the root base and put the rest of the small plant in to root propagation mix and into water in an attempt to grow roots. Do you think the root base will bud?
@Ileikdrumzz nah, dont worry about the comments. well, being as young as it is, i would say its unlikely that the root base will bud as young as it is. accidents happen, its not your fault, ive accidentally killed my fair share of seedlings too. thats why its always a good idea to grow more than you want. as for the rest of your plant and the rooting mixture, i honestly cant say i know whatll happen. i wish you good luck, and the best thing you can do is learn from it
@heartfang21 thank you, i feel alot better, i do have 9 other seedlings (i took your advice from earlier) i did the right thing commenting, i felt so bad for killing it : (
@Ileikdrumzz no problemo. and excellent work, just channel that bad feeling into keeping those 9 alive and well, and all should be fine. and if you think about it, you gave it life, otherwise it would have been trashed and rotted away anyhow, and killing it was an accident. and its an apple tree. im pretty sure if theres a hell, you havent condemned yourself yet
@clap4vids apple and pear seeds require stratification, or false winter, in order to meet natural germination requirements, so unless you can get an area just the right coldness, it could be difficult. im not saying impossible, i encourage experimenting, im just saying i cant guarantee anything will happen. good luck though!
@chicksfollowme yup, plant the root facing into the soil, and barely cover the seed casing with dirt. in a few days it should rise up and shrug the seed coating off.
Great video dude, and its heartwarming to see so many people interested in growing their own little fruit tree, But as you so rightly point out, the fruit from the tree you grow from a pip, may bear no resemblence to the sweet juicy apple it came from!!
Commercial orchards are planted with crab apple to pollinate the fruiting trees because the fruiting parent is self sterile, eg my favourite, Jazz. Thanks, and keep up the good work, there is some useful information on, ... .orangepippin com :)
@5milliamps oh, i know. thats why its seamless to make a fruit salad tree...that us, graft branches of other types of apple or pear trees onto your apple or pear tree, and the tree will become self-pollinating
@ChrisRmusic thats pretty quick! as long as it's not going below 0 Celsius then it should be okay to plant outdoors. it may lose its leaves, but that just means its going dormant because its cold, therell be nothing wrong with it once spring hits.
@lookovermesweetpea no problemo. best thing to do with knowledge is share it. it varied a bit for me, especially depending on how far you bury your seeds. you should only ever really bury then just under the surface of the dirt. in two weeks time they should be well up.
in late December I put seeds with soil in a bag in my cold loft. the other day one seed germinated and it was about 1-3cm tall, I put it in a cut out bottom part of a bottle with damp soil and put it by light in my room (about 15 degrees). what do I do now? is everything OK? also the head of the seed looks dry.
@spreadthetruth95 as long as the light is natural or flourescent with enough lumen output (it should say on the package of the bulb) it should be fine if it germinated in that temperature. just make sure to keep it watered sufficiently without over watering.
I have 3 asian pear seedlings started. All I did was scarify it with hot tap water a couple of times, then put them in a pot, and transferred them to their own pots by a south facing window sill, but I like the paper towel method since you know for sure which ones are germinating.
@stevelau1933 thats why i like it too, im using the method on acorns, but theyre pretty easy; i dont even need a paper towel. asian pears are pretty tasty, just remember they won't grow true to type, youll have to graft to ensure good pears. otherwise its a toss up. do keep me informed!
I have a 2-3 year old asian pear tree already which is already has many branches and looks like it has flower buds so I guess I might be able to find out how they turn out in a couple months.
Also most asian pears generally have about the same taste, except they can vary in shape a little so I doubt it will be that different from the fruit that I ate. I also don't have access to asian pear branches to graft, but they are pretty easy to germinate.
@stevelau1933 fair enough then, ill admit i dont know much specifically about asian pear trees, other than they have delicious fruit. im trying to get my hands on some seeds, or i will be soon.
They should carry them in most grocery stores or asian stores and even public markets. It is fun growing all sorts of fruit tree seeds because in good soil and a nursery pot, you can get a seedling up to 2 inches in diameter after 2 years of growth.
ONE MORE thing, i left it in the sunny window seed for too long, and it wilted :( its still green i think its a bit dehydrated, i gave it water what else should i do?
@Ileikdrumzz if all it did was wilt you should be okay, just dont put them in direct sunlight while theyre young or they dry out quick. dont overwater it, but make sure its not in direct sunlight while it recovers its moisture content.
I started germinating some apple seeds in the beginning of January, the apples are Sävstaholm which is a Swedish sort and it should grow in the Northern Norway, but i was wondering about how tall the tree should be before i plant it outside? The ground is bare from May - November and it usually don't snow then..
@exil96 well, it depends on how comfortable you are. i like to let it get to a foot or two before i plant mine, only reason is so it can better defend against bugs and such. plant it whenever you feel best; usually right at the beginning of spring, but you definitely dont want it frosty out if you can avoid it.
So went ahead and removed it in an outside tray with seedlings in it which is drier, I have other seed in the same soil which the apple was from so I'll just let it dry out in the day, surprisingly there was just on big maim root but it had no lil ones,nso I'm just going to let dry out abit why weren't any lil roots do you think..?
@Ileikdrumzz the big one is the Tap Root; the first root that (most) plants send out first. over time your seedling will send out little roots from the tap root. but you do have to remove the infected or brown part of the leaves or it will spread, its bacterial.
@Ileikdrumzz and if you ever break a tap root, youve stunted the plant. ive never actually kept a plant with a broken tap root, but word on the web is it will either die or have stunted growth.
The seed shell decided that it would be come hard and uneasy to pull of the delicate plant so I decided to pull it off. The second leaves are coming out of the first but the first leaves are brown like the shell at the tip what does this mean, also how did the cherries go?
@Ileikdrumzz ooh, if theyre not wilting at all but a rotten looking brown at the edge, it means youre overwatering and root rot is setting in. only way to fight it is transplant it into drier dirt, and remove the brown part of the leaves; dab the edges in cinnamon. hopefully itll get better. i lost a few to root rot, thats why its good to grow more than one, they dont all survive....cherries never germinated, i dont have the patience at the moment haha. good luck!
Hi, would you mind posting a video update of how all your plants are doing? I actually just planted some bell peppers and chives last night, indoor growing cause it's winter so we'll see how that goes.
@JASONN182 my camera broke and its not at the top ofmy to do list right now, sorry.but a short description would be to let you know only two survived, i found out my kitten has a thing for small, tasty plants... so right now im growing purple basil, rosemary, moonflower, my apple tree, and an oak tree in my room. i intend to start up a fresh batch of fruit trees in early spring. also, i have a good two dozen acorns im having moderate success with germinating, so power to you friend!
@IRZ09xX please look through the comments before asking questions; odds are its already been asked :D the containers didnt have any holes or anything in them, so i put holes in the straws and put them in for aeration, so the soil didnt get too damp.
how to you plant them? i had one and i put the root first into the soil and it lifted its self up and im not sure if i did it right, the seed is falling of and it is about to show it's leaves, help please :P
@Ileikdrumzz no, thats perfect. just make sure you keep it moist to make it easier for it to shed the seed coating, just dont over water. excellent work!
@cpepe22 yeah, the spray bottle was a compulsive buy of mine, i was thinking itd be a hell of a lot easier to make a paper towel "moist but not wet" with a spray bottle than trying a thousand different ways with a tap.
@cpepe22 there are tons of fig trees around my area, i could probably try something to that nature this spring after some experimenting, but vegetables ive decided will have to wait untill i have an actual garden, unfortunately.
Hi! I just put apple seeds in a paper towel and put it in a plastic bag and kept it in the fridge for 1 month (I did that before I watched this video) If I take it out now and plant it in soil, will it germinate? P.S. I didnt wet the paper towel when I put the seeds in the fridge. I heard that it needs a time of a cold period
@Incredibleisaac2 well, id say its about 50/50 that theyll germinate. the reason i dampen the paper towel is so that the seeds will start growing faster, and when they do, they dont dry out in the container. after all, they do need to drink. they do need a cold period, thats correct, but they also need a bit of moisture, or they simply dry out. please let me know what happens if you decide to plant them!
i was doing this with some gala apple seeds, took about two months for one to start its roots.I found my tupperware in the freezer today and started to scream a little inside, do you think the seeds could be damaged? There was quite a bit of ice on the inside...im scared it might have done a bit of damage on their cells.
@msPieface16 i wont sugar coat it to you, theres a good chance theyre damaged. depends on how long they were in your freezer, and how cold it is. if you slowly warm them up, fridge first, then room temp, and they survive, then, well, they survive. the good thing about them not surviving, is its only set you back a few weeks. an unfortunate example of not putting all your eggs in one basket. good luck to you, please let me know what happens!
Hi, I was wondering how well you are doing with your seeds? Do they all germinate, I started doing this with apple seeds havent noticed anything yet, I didnt try the tupperware trick, I guess it will work faster.
I have a backyard orchard, I tryed grafting but it does take a while, I think planting with seed also works just as fast and you can do more with seeds.
@Pgia123 on average, i got about 80% germinated. instead of tupperware, it works just as well with a ziplock baggie, i just found the roots harder to break in the tupperware. im restarting my project this spring, as my kitten decided to eat all but one of my apple seedlings.
@MrSpencerHolland apples and pears; yes. they need to stratify, or go through a false winter. in the fridge, it takes 2-5 weeks for the apples and pears to start growing.
@kuyajhet if left to grow as-is, it can take on average anywhere from 10-15 years, depending on variety. if you graft mature branches onto your tree from an older tree when its about 5 years old or 6~ feet tall, you can cut down the waiting time. the bigger your tree, the less time you need to wait before you let the mature branches bear fruit. i bought a commercial variety and i have to wait 2 years to let it start producing so its big enough, but its already putting out flowers.
@SuperKarol97 i just left them in the fridge until the tap root was big enough, which can vary from 2-6 weeks depending on your specimen. once it was big enough, i planted it and put it in indirect sunlight.
@DSTRAZ98 yup, the only problem is getting your seedlings the right temperature and amount of sunlight once theyve sprouted; i have some cuttings and a new oak tree ive got hanging out in a corner of my room, and theyve got one of those new swirly-lookin florescent in it. just a regular table lamp, but the bulb is giving out about 2000-2200 lumens, and at 23 watts is great. was about $13 bucks and totally worth it. once it gets warm and sunny again, dont worry about it.
@ContagiousOutcast i placed a link as you watch the video, it gives a written update. easier than another video, i just dont find myself with the time right now. thanks for watching =)
@killaperson97 if grown from seed, it takes 10-15 years to mature and start producing fruit. for certain species, you need similar kinds of apples or pears to cross pollinate, like kiwi and cherries do, but you can also eliminate 5 or so years and the need for another tree in the area by grafting mature branches onto your tree when its about 5 years old. you can graft different types of the same fruit to your tree and get both kinds, and the mature branch, if it takes root, will
Hi em i was wondering if any1 new wat the straw is for i am curios my seeds r in the fridge and how many seed do u have to put in the 1 spot for a little plant to start growing thanks :))
@rhys4graffiti1 the straw is for aeration so the soil doesnt get swampy. the containers i have the plants in dont all have drainage holes that they should have. always germinate more seeds than you want, so you can get rid of the weak ones, and all of them probably wont survive anyhow for whatever reasons. youre welcome =)
@trainmanross99 plant them when the tap root (thatll be the first, most important root) reaches the length of roughly a half-inch or so. be careful not to break the taproot, if the root grows into the paper towel, cut around the root and plant it, paper towel and all. plant it about a quarter inch under the soil, just barely cover it. water it fairly often at first, a little in the morning and/or at night, whenever you find the soil is dry. dont want them drying out.
@trainmanross99 as time passes and the plant becomes more established, youll be able to go for longer periods without watering (and this is in fact preferred by an older tree anyhow) untill eventually you plant it outside and watering at all becomes unnecessary.
@ggate01 dont really have a greenhouse setup at the moment; space is limited. right now i have a corner of my room with a lamp in it and its keeping my plants alive quite well for now.
Thanks for inspiring me Im really excited to see if it works out for me . I live in california and we went to apple country yesterday and i was like i want my own apple trees its gotta be easy and wala you gave me the answer. Thanks Bro!!!
@1770jeremy youre welcome! not to ruin the fun, but if you grow from seed, the apples produced wont be true to type, that is, planting a seed from a golden delicious will most likely not give you the same apple that you got the seed from. it may be a disgusting apple, or it could be better than the original, and anything in between. if you want to be certain (and cut 5-7 years off waiting time) look up some grafting videos, as it takes 10-15 years in general for a fruit tree to
@trainmanross99 you should only have to get it wet once, if you seal the container. if youre not sealing it or all the water is evaporating and being left at the top, just get it wet every few days or week as needed, dont let it dry out, but dont let it get soaked. you want it moist.
@7burnitdown the containers with the straws dont have any drainage, and since i dont want to drown my plants, i poked a coupla dozen holes into some straws and put them in the dirt to help it dry out.
It actually worked! I did the pear seed thing. Only difference is l left mine in the frig for 1 month and nothing was germinating. after it spent two days on my table...BAM!....germination! Thanks again!
@MrBuster128 no problem! if they sprout in the fridge, it means theyre gonna be more cold hardy, or more likely to survive winter well. it could just mean your fridge is colder than mine. take care to plant your seeds well!
@heartfang21 I have baby two leaf pear trees, just today. It really worked. i have them in small glasses with the straws going down the side. When do I transplant them into something larger?
@RandomStuffTV100 to sprout? if you follow the method in the video, it should take anywhere from 2-4 weeks, depending on your apple variety, and how old the apple is. there are hybrid apples that wont sprout, but odds are yours will. if theyve been in the fridge over 4 weeks and you got nothing, try fresh seeds =D
when theyv rooted and you plant them how deep in the soil do u plant them and do you put the pot in direct sunlight or in semi-shade before and after they break through the surface?
@Sheathstickles i plant them so the root is completely covered, and the seed itself is half unburied. itll need to lift up and split off for the cotyledons to grow =D and i suggest semi shade for the first few weeks or so once sprouted,depending on how hot your weather is. dont want them drying out, and u dont need any light to make the roots start growing in the fridge.
@shaqlal9 its definately a good idea to put them under a net or some kind of makeshift anti-wildlife contraption, they should be about a year old before you transplant them outside, otherwise...well...you know.
@5Language the roots to sprout from the seeds? in the fridge, it varied from 2-4 weeks for me. depends on how cold your fridge is, and how old the apple seeds are.
@5Language im ill at the moment, but i can give you a quick rundown to tide you over; the apple trees grew to about 3 inches, at which point i gave most of them away, some of the remainders died, others were eaten, and ive got the one in my room still. the pear tree is doing the best, its big and healthy looking. im very busy, i need to find free time to post an update...
@wanker391 actually, that was part of my original plan. mass-produce fruit trees, and start planting them everywhere in the dead of night for lolz. and, hey, in 10-15 years, we get tons of awesome fruit, and fertile dirt. mind you, i prefer some of the hybrid fruit, but all i have to do to solve that is buy a hybrid tree (which ive already done and pl
@wanker391 anted) wait for it to grow out, then graft some cuttings onto the seedlings im growing. bam. mass-produced hybrid fruit. only reason im not doing it, is because its kind of illegal, and i just dont have that kind of time or interest.
i have usually done very well with apple seed but I hit an all time low of the seed sprouts dying so I quit for a while. now you have zipped me back up with interest and I am willing to keep trying on them. thanks!
@Ladyhawkwright youre very welcome! the sprouts may be dying from simple immaturity, where the root isnt long enough to remain in moist soil (i.e. the sun is drying it out) and yet long enough where surface watering isnt doing the trick. i suggest leaving them in the container a bit longer, making sure they stay moist untill the roots get a bit longer, or keeping them in mostly shade untill they grow bigger. good luck!
sure that would be great i did the same thing you did from your video and got great results i just wanted to know how yours was doing because mine took 1 month to spout and about a week to get about 2 inches high and it has a greenish red tint on the leafs thanks for the info
@Namhetirf yes, around a month is the average time, and it seems like your sprouts are doing quite well! i gave an apple sprout to my sister for her birthday, and when i did it was green, but a week later it turned very dark red/black, but its still very healthy. so dont worry too much about colouration as it will vary, just make sure your leaves havent dried out, or it may be root rot or another problem. posting pictures soon!
@Namhetirf if your neighborhood already has pear trees, you may not need to worry about it, but to be certain, yes, you should try to germinate another for pollination purposes.
I wounder if apple seed from the grocery store will work
mogges1 7 hours ago
How would I plant them? They have roots like yours, would I plant it with the root tip down?
PokeCineplex 1 day ago
@PokeCineplex yes
heartfang21 17 hours ago
@PokeCineplex the seed itself should be barely covered by soil
heartfang21 17 hours ago
@PokeCineplex with the root covered below it
heartfang21 17 hours ago
can you please make updates on your trees and do i put one seed in one pot for it to grow or two !?!?!
THEnickvassalloSHOW 1 day ago
@THEnickvassalloSHOW my seedlings got eaten by my cat unfortunately, so i cant exactly do updates. ill be starting a new batch in mid-march. grow one per pot.
heartfang21 17 hours ago
this is rew0rg, i dont have a bag, its just paper damp paper towel in a sealed tupperware container should i add the bag as well?
itanimullirunsall 1 day ago
@itanimullirunsall dont worry about if youre using tupperware, just check on it every so often to make sure the paper towel is still damp. one time they grew but i didnt chec on them and they sucked all the moisture out then dried up hahaha
heartfang21 1 day ago
@heartfang21 thanks
Tbgp4 1 day ago
i put a few in the fridge today how often should i spray the paper towel ?
rew0rg 1 day ago
@rew0rg check on it once a day for a week or so and that should tell you, water it when it gets dry. theres really no way to tell, but its usually not often. flip the bag over every now and then as the water tends to collect
heartfang21 1 day ago
before i put them in the fridge
rew0rg 1 day ago
how long should i dry out my apple seeds for ?
rew0rg 1 day ago
@rew0rg i didnt even bother drying them out, but standard is a day or so
heartfang21 1 day ago
will the trees grow full grown and will they grow food and if so how long will it take ? please answer
THEnickvassalloSHOW 1 day ago
@THEnickvassalloSHOW yes, they will grow into fully mature, apple-producing trees. they wont produce apples exxactly the same as the one you got the seeds from unless you graft, but just growing it normally from seed takes anywhere from 7-14 years to begin bearing fruit
heartfang21 1 day ago
@heartfang21 ok so the pionty part of the seed goes down?
Tbgp4 2 days ago
@Tbgp4 yes
heartfang21 1 day ago
what temperature should they be at in the fridge?
doggydo111 3 days ago
@doggydo111 you shouldnt need to change anything, as long as its cold but above freezing it should do the trick
heartfang21 2 days ago
@heartfang21 ok thanks, just to let you know im trying that method i hope it works
doggydo111 2 days ago
@doggydo111 one can only try
heartfang21 1 day ago
which way do you plant the seedlings?
TheNewPrepper931 1 week ago
@TheNewPrepper931 you want the root in the dirt. depending on how big the root is, it may already have a stem too. easily noticeable with the naked eye, theyll be different shades. if theres no discernible stem, just bury it root-down and barely cover the seed casing.
heartfang21 1 week ago
How old ar ur apple trees
jessjessie45 1 week ago
@jessjessie45 in the video, the trees are about 3 weeks old. by now, the only surviving fruit tree i have is an 8-month old apple tree
heartfang21 1 week ago
@heartfang21 Sorry again for making so many comments, but today, i made a big mistake. While attempting to cut of and old rotting leaf, i cut the delicate stem strait from the base, It was all an accident. Then i accidentally pulled it out of it's pot. Never the less this seedling was about 2 months old. I re-planted the root base and put the rest of the small plant in to root propagation mix and into water in an attempt to grow roots. Do you think the root base will bud?
Ileikdrumzz 1 week ago
@Ileikdrumzz Or the stem will make roots?
Ileikdrumzz 1 week ago
@Ileikdrumzz nah, dont worry about the comments. well, being as young as it is, i would say its unlikely that the root base will bud as young as it is. accidents happen, its not your fault, ive accidentally killed my fair share of seedlings too. thats why its always a good idea to grow more than you want. as for the rest of your plant and the rooting mixture, i honestly cant say i know whatll happen. i wish you good luck, and the best thing you can do is learn from it
heartfang21 1 week ago
@heartfang21 thank you, i feel alot better, i do have 9 other seedlings (i took your advice from earlier) i did the right thing commenting, i felt so bad for killing it : (
Ileikdrumzz 1 week ago
@Ileikdrumzz no problemo. and excellent work, just channel that bad feeling into keeping those 9 alive and well, and all should be fine. and if you think about it, you gave it life, otherwise it would have been trashed and rotted away anyhow, and killing it was an accident. and its an apple tree. im pretty sure if theres a hell, you havent condemned yourself yet
heartfang21 6 days ago
can you do this without a fridge?
clap4vids 1 week ago
@clap4vids apple and pear seeds require stratification, or false winter, in order to meet natural germination requirements, so unless you can get an area just the right coldness, it could be difficult. im not saying impossible, i encourage experimenting, im just saying i cant guarantee anything will happen. good luck though!
heartfang21 1 week ago
@heartfang21 do I plant sprout facing up or down I germinated seed like this but I don't know which way to plant the seeds.
chicksfollowme 2 weeks ago
@chicksfollowme Your supposed to plant the root facing the soil :)
TheWealthyGuardian 1 week ago
@chicksfollowme yup, plant the root facing into the soil, and barely cover the seed casing with dirt. in a few days it should rise up and shrug the seed coating off.
heartfang21 1 week ago
arghhh :) wont let me post a url link!!
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Great video dude, and its heartwarming to see so many people interested in growing their own little fruit tree, But as you so rightly point out, the fruit from the tree you grow from a pip, may bear no resemblence to the sweet juicy apple it came from!!
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@5milliamps,
Commercial orchards are planted with crab apple to pollinate the fruiting trees because the fruiting parent is self sterile, eg my favourite, Jazz. Thanks, and keep up the good work, there is some useful information on, ... .orangepippin com :)
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@5milliamps oh, i know. thats why its seamless to make a fruit salad tree...that us, graft branches of other types of apple or pear trees onto your apple or pear tree, and the tree will become self-pollinating
heartfang21 1 week ago
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5milliamps 2 weeks ago
How to plant?
chicksfollowme 2 weeks ago
@chicksfollowme the seeds or the tree?
heartfang21 2 weeks ago
my tree grew to about 2 foot in about 2 months so should i have planted it
ChrisRmusic 2 weeks ago
@ChrisRmusic thats pretty quick! as long as it's not going below 0 Celsius then it should be okay to plant outdoors. it may lose its leaves, but that just means its going dormant because its cold, therell be nothing wrong with it once spring hits.
heartfang21 2 weeks ago
So i planted my newly germinated seeds how long does it usually take for them to sprout? Thanks for the tips :)
lookovermesweetpea 2 weeks ago
@lookovermesweetpea no problemo. best thing to do with knowledge is share it. it varied a bit for me, especially depending on how far you bury your seeds. you should only ever really bury then just under the surface of the dirt. in two weeks time they should be well up.
heartfang21 2 weeks ago
in late December I put seeds with soil in a bag in my cold loft. the other day one seed germinated and it was about 1-3cm tall, I put it in a cut out bottom part of a bottle with damp soil and put it by light in my room (about 15 degrees). what do I do now? is everything OK? also the head of the seed looks dry.
spreadthetruth95 3 weeks ago
@spreadthetruth95 as long as the light is natural or flourescent with enough lumen output (it should say on the package of the bulb) it should be fine if it germinated in that temperature. just make sure to keep it watered sufficiently without over watering.
what plant is it?
heartfang21 3 weeks ago
@heartfang21 Apple, also the loft was like 1 degree, my room is about 10
spreadthetruth95 3 weeks ago
@spreadthetruth95 apples are usually pretty hardy, so either should be fine.
heartfang21 2 weeks ago
Hav ur cherris germinated
jessjessie45 3 weeks ago
@jessjessie45 unfortunately no, i had to scrap the cherries. must do more research!
heartfang21 3 weeks ago
I have 3 asian pear seedlings started. All I did was scarify it with hot tap water a couple of times, then put them in a pot, and transferred them to their own pots by a south facing window sill, but I like the paper towel method since you know for sure which ones are germinating.
stevelau1933 3 weeks ago
@stevelau1933 thats why i like it too, im using the method on acorns, but theyre pretty easy; i dont even need a paper towel. asian pears are pretty tasty, just remember they won't grow true to type, youll have to graft to ensure good pears. otherwise its a toss up. do keep me informed!
heartfang21 3 weeks ago
@heartfang21
I have a 2-3 year old asian pear tree already which is already has many branches and looks like it has flower buds so I guess I might be able to find out how they turn out in a couple months.
Also most asian pears generally have about the same taste, except they can vary in shape a little so I doubt it will be that different from the fruit that I ate. I also don't have access to asian pear branches to graft, but they are pretty easy to germinate.
stevelau1933 3 weeks ago
@stevelau1933 fair enough then, ill admit i dont know much specifically about asian pear trees, other than they have delicious fruit. im trying to get my hands on some seeds, or i will be soon.
heartfang21 3 weeks ago
@heartfang21
They should carry them in most grocery stores or asian stores and even public markets. It is fun growing all sorts of fruit tree seeds because in good soil and a nursery pot, you can get a seedling up to 2 inches in diameter after 2 years of growth.
stevelau1933 3 weeks ago
@stevelau1933 yeah, its easier than most people think, the main thing is patience. but its nice growing things that will potentially outlast you XD
heartfang21 3 weeks ago
ONE MORE thing, i left it in the sunny window seed for too long, and it wilted :( its still green i think its a bit dehydrated, i gave it water what else should i do?
Ileikdrumzz 3 weeks ago
@Ileikdrumzz if all it did was wilt you should be okay, just dont put them in direct sunlight while theyre young or they dry out quick. dont overwater it, but make sure its not in direct sunlight while it recovers its moisture content.
heartfang21 3 weeks ago
@heartfang21 thanks it worked!
Ileikdrumzz 3 weeks ago
Wen is ur nxt video
jessjessie45 1 month ago
@jessjessie45 if i do end up making a new video, it would end up being somewhere around mid-march, early april.
heartfang21 1 month ago
Oh and I mean into a bigger pot of soil so it's on it's own ( it's with others)
Ileikdrumzz 1 month ago
I started germinating some apple seeds in the beginning of January, the apples are Sävstaholm which is a Swedish sort and it should grow in the Northern Norway, but i was wondering about how tall the tree should be before i plant it outside? The ground is bare from May - November and it usually don't snow then..
exil96 1 month ago
@exil96 well, it depends on how comfortable you are. i like to let it get to a foot or two before i plant mine, only reason is so it can better defend against bugs and such. plant it whenever you feel best; usually right at the beginning of spring, but you definitely dont want it frosty out if you can avoid it.
heartfang21 1 month ago
Well I killed it I think lol, I didnt mean to. That's why have back ups hah they are super healthy at least
Ileikdrumzz 1 month ago
@Ileikdrumzz eh it happens
heartfang21 1 month ago
So went ahead and removed it in an outside tray with seedlings in it which is drier, I have other seed in the same soil which the apple was from so I'll just let it dry out in the day, surprisingly there was just on big maim root but it had no lil ones,nso I'm just going to let dry out abit why weren't any lil roots do you think..?
Ileikdrumzz 1 month ago
@Ileikdrumzz the big one is the Tap Root; the first root that (most) plants send out first. over time your seedling will send out little roots from the tap root. but you do have to remove the infected or brown part of the leaves or it will spread, its bacterial.
heartfang21 1 month ago
@Ileikdrumzz and if you ever break a tap root, youve stunted the plant. ive never actually kept a plant with a broken tap root, but word on the web is it will either die or have stunted growth.
heartfang21 1 month ago
The seed shell decided that it would be come hard and uneasy to pull of the delicate plant so I decided to pull it off. The second leaves are coming out of the first but the first leaves are brown like the shell at the tip what does this mean, also how did the cherries go?
Ileikdrumzz 1 month ago
@Ileikdrumzz ooh, if theyre not wilting at all but a rotten looking brown at the edge, it means youre overwatering and root rot is setting in. only way to fight it is transplant it into drier dirt, and remove the brown part of the leaves; dab the edges in cinnamon. hopefully itll get better. i lost a few to root rot, thats why its good to grow more than one, they dont all survive....cherries never germinated, i dont have the patience at the moment haha. good luck!
heartfang21 1 month ago
Hi, would you mind posting a video update of how all your plants are doing? I actually just planted some bell peppers and chives last night, indoor growing cause it's winter so we'll see how that goes.
JASONN182 1 month ago
@JASONN182 my camera broke and its not at the top ofmy to do list right now, sorry.but a short description would be to let you know only two survived, i found out my kitten has a thing for small, tasty plants... so right now im growing purple basil, rosemary, moonflower, my apple tree, and an oak tree in my room. i intend to start up a fresh batch of fruit trees in early spring. also, i have a good two dozen acorns im having moderate success with germinating, so power to you friend!
heartfang21 1 month ago
What's That Straw For At 2:41
IRZ09xX 1 month ago
@IRZ09xX please look through the comments before asking questions; odds are its already been asked :D the containers didnt have any holes or anything in them, so i put holes in the straws and put them in for aeration, so the soil didnt get too damp.
heartfang21 1 month ago
how to you plant them? i had one and i put the root first into the soil and it lifted its self up and im not sure if i did it right, the seed is falling of and it is about to show it's leaves, help please :P
Ileikdrumzz 1 month ago
@Ileikdrumzz no, thats perfect. just make sure you keep it moist to make it easier for it to shed the seed coating, just dont over water. excellent work!
heartfang21 1 month ago
i like this idea where did you get that container
usc5299 1 month ago
@usc5299 dollar store XD
doesnt need to be expensive to be effective
heartfang21 1 month ago
I just put fruit tree seeds in pots outside and some of them will end up germinating.
stevelau1933 1 month ago
@stevelau1933 of course they do; thats how they exist in the first place. but this way theres more germination, faster.
heartfang21 1 month ago
@cpepe22 yeah, the spray bottle was a compulsive buy of mine, i was thinking itd be a hell of a lot easier to make a paper towel "moist but not wet" with a spray bottle than trying a thousand different ways with a tap.
heartfang21 1 month ago
@cpepe22 there are tons of fig trees around my area, i could probably try something to that nature this spring after some experimenting, but vegetables ive decided will have to wait untill i have an actual garden, unfortunately.
heartfang21 1 month ago
@cpepe22 and thank you XD
heartfang21 1 month ago
@cpepe22 any plant in particular?
heartfang21 1 month ago
Very nice. Come check out our channel for more ideas on germinating fruit trees =)
4GreenEarth2 1 month ago
Hi! I just put apple seeds in a paper towel and put it in a plastic bag and kept it in the fridge for 1 month (I did that before I watched this video) If I take it out now and plant it in soil, will it germinate? P.S. I didnt wet the paper towel when I put the seeds in the fridge. I heard that it needs a time of a cold period
Incredibleisaac2 1 month ago
@Incredibleisaac2 well, id say its about 50/50 that theyll germinate. the reason i dampen the paper towel is so that the seeds will start growing faster, and when they do, they dont dry out in the container. after all, they do need to drink. they do need a cold period, thats correct, but they also need a bit of moisture, or they simply dry out. please let me know what happens if you decide to plant them!
heartfang21 1 month ago
i was doing this with some gala apple seeds, took about two months for one to start its roots.I found my tupperware in the freezer today and started to scream a little inside, do you think the seeds could be damaged? There was quite a bit of ice on the inside...im scared it might have done a bit of damage on their cells.
msPieface16 1 month ago
@msPieface16 i wont sugar coat it to you, theres a good chance theyre damaged. depends on how long they were in your freezer, and how cold it is. if you slowly warm them up, fridge first, then room temp, and they survive, then, well, they survive. the good thing about them not surviving, is its only set you back a few weeks. an unfortunate example of not putting all your eggs in one basket. good luck to you, please let me know what happens!
heartfang21 1 month ago
Hi, I was wondering how well you are doing with your seeds? Do they all germinate, I started doing this with apple seeds havent noticed anything yet, I didnt try the tupperware trick, I guess it will work faster.
I have a backyard orchard, I tryed grafting but it does take a while, I think planting with seed also works just as fast and you can do more with seeds.
Let me know hows it going with your project.
Pgia123 2 months ago
@Pgia123 on average, i got about 80% germinated. instead of tupperware, it works just as well with a ziplock baggie, i just found the roots harder to break in the tupperware. im restarting my project this spring, as my kitten decided to eat all but one of my apple seedlings.
heartfang21 2 months ago
do i need too put it in the fridge ?
MrSpencerHolland 2 months ago
@MrSpencerHolland apples and pears; yes. they need to stratify, or go through a false winter. in the fridge, it takes 2-5 weeks for the apples and pears to start growing.
heartfang21 2 months ago
My trees in Washington State took 4-6 years, I don't remember exactly.
Judasmyguide 2 months ago
@Judasmyguide it depends on the trees, really.
heartfang21 2 months ago
how long will it take to the apple tree to have some fruits?
kuyajhet 2 months ago
@kuyajhet if left to grow as-is, it can take on average anywhere from 10-15 years, depending on variety. if you graft mature branches onto your tree from an older tree when its about 5 years old or 6~ feet tall, you can cut down the waiting time. the bigger your tree, the less time you need to wait before you let the mature branches bear fruit. i bought a commercial variety and i have to wait 2 years to let it start producing so its big enough, but its already putting out flowers.
heartfang21 2 months ago
so you basically put them into the fridge and after 2 weeks you take them from the fridge?
SuperKarol97 2 months ago
@SuperKarol97 i just left them in the fridge until the tap root was big enough, which can vary from 2-6 weeks depending on your specimen. once it was big enough, i planted it and put it in indirect sunlight.
heartfang21 2 months ago
@heartfang21 ok thanks : D
SuperKarol97 2 months ago
@SuperKarol97 youre welcome :D
heartfang21 2 months ago
Your video is very helpful! If my seeds grow in 2 weeks in the same way that yours are i will suscribe to your chanell.
ben191209 3 months ago
@ben191209 they may not be exactly the same for a few reasons, but as long as they stay above freezing it should work in 2-5 weeks.
heartfang21 2 months ago
I live in Ny and its November, would this work ?
DSTRAZ98 3 months ago
@DSTRAZ98 yup, the only problem is getting your seedlings the right temperature and amount of sunlight once theyve sprouted; i have some cuttings and a new oak tree ive got hanging out in a corner of my room, and theyve got one of those new swirly-lookin florescent in it. just a regular table lamp, but the bulb is giving out about 2000-2200 lumens, and at 23 watts is great. was about $13 bucks and totally worth it. once it gets warm and sunny again, dont worry about it.
heartfang21 2 months ago
Can you make an update please?
ContagiousOutcast 3 months ago
@ContagiousOutcast i placed a link as you watch the video, it gives a written update. easier than another video, i just dont find myself with the time right now. thanks for watching =)
heartfang21 2 months ago
how long untill it produces fruit
killaperson97 3 months ago
@killaperson97 if grown from seed, it takes 10-15 years to mature and start producing fruit. for certain species, you need similar kinds of apples or pears to cross pollinate, like kiwi and cherries do, but you can also eliminate 5 or so years and the need for another tree in the area by grafting mature branches onto your tree when its about 5 years old. you can graft different types of the same fruit to your tree and get both kinds, and the mature branch, if it takes root, will
heartfang21 2 months ago
@heartfang21 k thanks for responding that is a long time and good info it will come in handy
killaperson97 2 months ago
@killaperson97 youre welcome, good luck!
heartfang21 2 months ago
@killaperson97 start producing the next year.
heartfang21 2 months ago
THANK YOU! I've been looking for some useful information on growing seeds! :)
animefreak728 3 months ago
@animefreak728 youre welcome! youtube is full of helpful videos, i just decided to make my own because i was amazed at how easily it worked!
heartfang21 2 months ago
Hi em i was wondering if any1 new wat the straw is for i am curios my seeds r in the fridge and how many seed do u have to put in the 1 spot for a little plant to start growing thanks :))
rhys4graffiti1 3 months ago
@rhys4graffiti1 the straw is for aeration so the soil doesnt get swampy. the containers i have the plants in dont all have drainage holes that they should have. always germinate more seeds than you want, so you can get rid of the weak ones, and all of them probably wont survive anyhow for whatever reasons. youre welcome =)
heartfang21 2 months ago
how do you plant it some of my have germinated but i dont know how deep, when to, and when to water them once they have, could you help me
trainmanross99 3 months ago
@trainmanross99 plant them when the tap root (thatll be the first, most important root) reaches the length of roughly a half-inch or so. be careful not to break the taproot, if the root grows into the paper towel, cut around the root and plant it, paper towel and all. plant it about a quarter inch under the soil, just barely cover it. water it fairly often at first, a little in the morning and/or at night, whenever you find the soil is dry. dont want them drying out.
heartfang21 2 months ago
@trainmanross99 as time passes and the plant becomes more established, youll be able to go for longer periods without watering (and this is in fact preferred by an older tree anyhow) untill eventually you plant it outside and watering at all becomes unnecessary.
heartfang21 2 months ago
Great vid, very informative. I would like to see ur greenhouse setup. Maybe on ur next vid. Good job!
ggate01 3 months ago
@ggate01 dont really have a greenhouse setup at the moment; space is limited. right now i have a corner of my room with a lamp in it and its keeping my plants alive quite well for now.
heartfang21 2 months ago
Thanks for inspiring me Im really excited to see if it works out for me . I live in california and we went to apple country yesterday and i was like i want my own apple trees its gotta be easy and wala you gave me the answer. Thanks Bro!!!
1770jeremy 3 months ago
@1770jeremy youre welcome! not to ruin the fun, but if you grow from seed, the apples produced wont be true to type, that is, planting a seed from a golden delicious will most likely not give you the same apple that you got the seed from. it may be a disgusting apple, or it could be better than the original, and anything in between. if you want to be certain (and cut 5-7 years off waiting time) look up some grafting videos, as it takes 10-15 years in general for a fruit tree to
heartfang21 2 months ago
@1770jeremy mature and produce fruit.
heartfang21 2 months ago
how often do you have to get the paper towel wet again?
trainmanross99 4 months ago
@trainmanross99 you should only have to get it wet once, if you seal the container. if youre not sealing it or all the water is evaporating and being left at the top, just get it wet every few days or week as needed, dont let it dry out, but dont let it get soaked. you want it moist.
heartfang21 4 months ago
what are the straws for?
7burnitdown 4 months ago
@7burnitdown the containers with the straws dont have any drainage, and since i dont want to drown my plants, i poked a coupla dozen holes into some straws and put them in the dirt to help it dry out.
heartfang21 4 months ago
It actually worked! I did the pear seed thing. Only difference is l left mine in the frig for 1 month and nothing was germinating. after it spent two days on my table...BAM!....germination! Thanks again!
MrBuster128 4 months ago
@MrBuster128 no problem! if they sprout in the fridge, it means theyre gonna be more cold hardy, or more likely to survive winter well. it could just mean your fridge is colder than mine. take care to plant your seeds well!
heartfang21 4 months ago
@heartfang21 I have baby two leaf pear trees, just today. It really worked. i have them in small glasses with the straws going down the side. When do I transplant them into something larger?
MrBuster128 4 months ago
you play wow!
mrsocool141 4 months ago
@mrsocool141 indeed i do, i have an entire managery of characters at my disposal.
heartfang21 4 months ago
hey, nice video. i just planted a few pear seeds, how long does it take to sprouse?
RandomStuffTV100 5 months ago
@RandomStuffTV100 to sprout? if you follow the method in the video, it should take anywhere from 2-4 weeks, depending on your apple variety, and how old the apple is. there are hybrid apples that wont sprout, but odds are yours will. if theyve been in the fridge over 4 weeks and you got nothing, try fresh seeds =D
heartfang21 4 months ago
@heartfang21 i said pear seeds...
RandomStuffTV100 4 months ago
when theyv rooted and you plant them how deep in the soil do u plant them and do you put the pot in direct sunlight or in semi-shade before and after they break through the surface?
Sheathstickles 5 months ago
@Sheathstickles i plant them so the root is completely covered, and the seed itself is half unburied. itll need to lift up and split off for the cotyledons to grow =D and i suggest semi shade for the first few weeks or so once sprouted,depending on how hot your weather is. dont want them drying out, and u dont need any light to make the roots start growing in the fridge.
heartfang21 4 months ago
I grew apples and when they germinated birds came and ate all the seedlings but only one survived.
shaqlal9 5 months ago
@shaqlal9 its definately a good idea to put them under a net or some kind of makeshift anti-wildlife contraption, they should be about a year old before you transplant them outside, otherwise...well...you know.
heartfang21 5 months ago
Thanx, good info. and very well explained, :)
dulsecielo 5 months ago
@dulsecielo thank you!
heartfang21 5 months ago
How long did it take for your apple trees to get those roots to sprout?
5Language 5 months ago in playlist Planting
@5Language the roots to sprout from the seeds? in the fridge, it varied from 2-4 weeks for me. depends on how cold your fridge is, and how old the apple seeds are.
heartfang21 5 months ago
@heartfang21 Update the video please?
5Language 5 months ago
@5Language im ill at the moment, but i can give you a quick rundown to tide you over; the apple trees grew to about 3 inches, at which point i gave most of them away, some of the remainders died, others were eaten, and ive got the one in my room still. the pear tree is doing the best, its big and healthy looking. im very busy, i need to find free time to post an update...
heartfang21 4 months ago
@heartfang21 Sorry to hear about the illness, hope ya feel better soon man.
5Language 4 months ago
@5Language thanks =D
heartfang21 4 months ago
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@heartfang21 Update the video please?
5Language 5 months ago
thanks bub!
85bigred250 5 months ago
Nice info! I'm trying to grow apples from seeds as well. Thanks for sharing!
MyInspiredCreation 5 months ago
We should all start planting fruit trees everywhere!! Fuck supermarkets and they're shitty hybrid fruit.
wanker391 6 months ago 2
@wanker391 actually, that was part of my original plan. mass-produce fruit trees, and start planting them everywhere in the dead of night for lolz. and, hey, in 10-15 years, we get tons of awesome fruit, and fertile dirt. mind you, i prefer some of the hybrid fruit, but all i have to do to solve that is buy a hybrid tree (which ive already done and pl
heartfang21 6 months ago
@wanker391 anted) wait for it to grow out, then graft some cuttings onto the seedlings im growing. bam. mass-produced hybrid fruit. only reason im not doing it, is because its kind of illegal, and i just dont have that kind of time or interest.
heartfang21 6 months ago
i have usually done very well with apple seed but I hit an all time low of the seed sprouts dying so I quit for a while. now you have zipped me back up with interest and I am willing to keep trying on them. thanks!
Ladyhawkwright 6 months ago
@Ladyhawkwright youre very welcome! the sprouts may be dying from simple immaturity, where the root isnt long enough to remain in moist soil (i.e. the sun is drying it out) and yet long enough where surface watering isnt doing the trick. i suggest leaving them in the container a bit longer, making sure they stay moist untill the roots get a bit longer, or keeping them in mostly shade untill they grow bigger. good luck!
heartfang21 6 months ago
Very cool. I will be starting this process with pears this month. Thanks for the info!
MrBuster128 6 months ago in playlist herb
@MrBuster128 youre very welcome!
heartfang21 6 months ago
sure that would be great i did the same thing you did from your video and got great results i just wanted to know how yours was doing because mine took 1 month to spout and about a week to get about 2 inches high and it has a greenish red tint on the leafs thanks for the info
Namhetirf 6 months ago
@Namhetirf yes, around a month is the average time, and it seems like your sprouts are doing quite well! i gave an apple sprout to my sister for her birthday, and when i did it was green, but a week later it turned very dark red/black, but its still very healthy. so dont worry too much about colouration as it will vary, just make sure your leaves havent dried out, or it may be root rot or another problem. posting pictures soon!
heartfang21 6 months ago
@heartfang21 about the pear i spouted 3 of them out of 4 and only 1 of them lasted so should i spout more for the one to polinate the other?
Namhetirf 6 months ago
@Namhetirf if your neighborhood already has pear trees, you may not need to worry about it, but to be certain, yes, you should try to germinate another for pollination purposes.
heartfang21 6 months ago
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