name James W
status other
age 60s
Question - On a recent hike to an 1850's gold rush town in the
California we came across an old orchard that still had fruit bearing
trees. I got an apple that was too high for the bears to reach, it had a
good but tart taste. I would love to try to save this line of apple, but
frankly, I have no knowledge of how to grow an apple tree. Can you give
me some suggestions on what to do with the seeds, ie, How to plant them,
what temp to keep them at during the upcomming winter, do they like to be
moist, what kind of soil do they like etc, etc. There was also a fruit
bearing pear tree that was at the site. In repayment for your advice I
would be happy to lead you to this very remote site of a rich mine and a
town of 3000 people that lasted 22years and is completely gone but for
the orchard.
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The following should be helpful:
http://www.pollinator.com/appleseeds_faq.htm
Anthony Brach Ph.D.
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