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  • From: "victoria l. caron" <vicaron@gis.net>
  • To: nafex@egroups.com
  • Subject: Re: [nafex] Apple seed storage
  • Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 17:20:56 +0000

Forgot to note the jars of seeds are also full of water.......vic

"victoria l. caron" wrote:

> Hi,
> I have grown apple seedlings for several years now and have had excellent
> results storing the seeds in marked jars in the refrigerator. Early
> sprouting may depend on variety, temperature, maturity and other factors.
> Mine have not always sprouted before planting. When they did, I planted them
> (in Peters potting mix which wets more easily than Pro-Mix) in deep six
> packs called 606 in nursery supply catalogs. They then can be planted out in
> better weather. I do this in Zone 3 with no problem. My main concern with
> freezing is that commercial freezers are set to operate at 0 degrees or less
> ideally. This is very cold and can be drying in a frost free unit. They can
> be frozen outside but it is difficult to get and keep a consistent freezing
> temperature above ground and ground frost can vary from year to year. Hard
> to control this environment.
> An alternative to storing indoors would be to sow them outdoors in a
> coldframe set over where you intend them to grow in the garden. The main
> concern here would be the possibility of rodents eating the seed. If you are
> growing a limited number, it may be possible to set some sort of protection
> over the seeds that could be removed before growth starts in the spring.
> Good luck, let us know how it goes....................vic
>
> jhecksel@voyager.net wrote:
>
> > Hello All:
> >
> > I intend to grow some Liberty X Dolgo seedlings next year. Does anybody
> > have any pointers regarding storage of seeds? (Side note: I am getting
> > interested in hard cider and want to create some easy-to-grow
> > bittersharp cultivars)
> >
> > In previous years I stored seeds of assorted crosses in the
> > refrigerator. Many of the super-hardy cultivars produce seeds with very
> > low chill requirements and they sprouted in January. January is not the
> > most opportune time to pot-out apple plantlets. Dolgo qualifies as a
> > super-hardy cultivar.
> >
> > I assume that one can dry apple seeds and re-hydrate when needed. Is
> > there any special procedure I need to follow?
> >
> > Finally, does anybody (Bernie) have information on the apple cultivar
> > September Red? Is it worth growing in USDA Zone 5?
> >
> > Best regards from a soggy, soggy, Eaton Rapids Michigan.
> >
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