Perennial / Desiduous Trees / Red Delicious Apple - Starking variety
 
 
  •   Plant name - Starking Apple Tree
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  •   Common name - Apple Tree
  •   Plant type - Desiduous
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  •   Vegetation type - Perennial
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  •   Growth rate - Medium
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  •   Leaf / Flower color - Green / White
  •   Other names - Apple Tree
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    Description :
        The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans.
         Apples grow on small, deciduous trees. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have been present in the mythology and religions of many cultures, including Norse, Greek and Christian traditions.
        In 2010, the fruit's genome was decoded, leading to new understandings of disease control and selective breeding in apple production. .
     
     Growing Instructions :
    * Place the seeds in a cup of tap water. Let the seeds soak for about 15 to 20 minutes.
    * Mix together about 1 cup of potting mix with enough water to moisten the potting mix. But avoid letting it become drenched.
    * Scoop the moistened potting mix into a sealable container, like a zipper-top plastic bag.
    * Set the apple seeds into the plastic bag and mix them into the moistened potting mix.
    * Place the bag in a refrigerator that is set at about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the bag in the fridge for three months.
    * Find a sunny location in your garden for planting the apple seeds.
    * Turn over the soil using a shovel. Use a metal rake to sift through the soil, picking out garden debris, such as rocks, weeds or sticks.
    * Create a 1/2-inch deep furrow in the planting area. Plant one apple seed every 12 inches. Cover the seeds with no more than 1/2 inch of soil.
    * Water the area thoroughly using a gentle spray of water. To prevent birds or rodents from picking out the seeds, cover the area with fine chicken wire or plastic netting.
    * Water the area as needed to keep the seed bed moist. Sprouting of apple seeds should begin in about four to five weeks. Once the seedlings are about 2 inches tall, remove every other seedling so they are spaced about 2 feet apart. Then when they are about 8 inches tall, remove every other one so they are about 3 feet apart.
    * Fertilize the apple trees during the first year of growth. Use 10-6-4 fertilizer at the rate of 1/2 lb. for the first year, doubling it every year thereafter.