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Re: [nafex] Apple seed storage



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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