Stayman Red Apple – 10 Seeds, Striped Skin, Sour Taste, Ripens Late September, Easy to Grow, High Germinability, Non-GMO

Immerse yourself in the world of home growing with our Stayman Red Apple seeds, an excellent choice for those looking to start a personal orchard or enrich their garden with vigorous, productive fruit trees. This variety, known for its attractive red-streaked skin and pleasantly tart flavor, is ideal for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. We offer high-quality, non-GMO seeds, carefully selected to ensure high germination rates and the highest probability of success for your easy grow. Ripening in late September, the Stayman Red Apple will provide you with fresh, flavorful fruit just when other varieties begin to run low, making it a valuable investment for your fruit production. Technical details: Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'Stayman Red' Quantity of Seeds: 10 seeds Plant Type and Cultivation Cycle: Perennial fruit tree, it takes a few years to start producing regular fruit. Plant Height: Varies significantly depending on the rootstock used and the pruning techniques, and can reach 3 to 7 metres. Uses: Extremely versatile. Ideal for fresh consumption, making cakes, juices, cider, applesauce, and jams. Tasting Notes: Medium-large fruits with a distinctive reddish-striped skin on a green-yellow background. The flesh is firm, crunchy, and very juicy, with a balanced, tart flavor, making it refreshing and perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Resistance and Origin: Vigorous variety, generally with good resistance to major diseases. Origin: USA. Sowing and Harvest Period: Sowing seeds (after cold stratification) is recommended in spring, usually between March and April. The fruit is harvested in late September. Optimal Germination Conditions: Apple seeds require a period of cold stratification (vernalization) for 60-90 days at a temperature of around 2-5°C in a moist substrate (sand or moist peat) before sowing, to break dormancy. Soil Type: Prefers well-drained soils, rich in organic matter, with a neutral or slightly acidic pH (pH 6.0-7.0). Recommended Exposure: Full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day is essential for optimal fruiting. Germination Times: After proper stratification, germination can occur within 2-4 weeks under ideal temperature and humidity conditions. Pot or Ground Growing: While the Stayman Red Apple tree thrives best in open ground, young plants can be grown in very large pots (minimum 50 litres) for the first few years, provided they are given sufficient space and nutrients. Quality Specifications: Non-GMO (non-genetically modified) seeds, selected for their high germination and varietal purity. Choosing our Stayman Red apple seeds means choosing an easy and rewarding grow. With high germination rates and the guarantee of non-GMO seeds, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of producing fresh, flavorful apples right from your garden. This variety not only offers high yields and exceptional culinary versatility, but also contributes to a greener, healthier environment. Ideal for those looking for seeds for their home orchard, it's a valuable addition that will enrich your table with healthy, wholesome fruit for years to come.