So I finally decided to plant some of the seeds I've been stratifying in the fridge. Since I posted last, I also collected quite a few Gala apple seeds.
Back in the fall, I planted some pits that were sprouting roots. Unfortunately, I did not keep them moist enough, and they all died. One plum seedling got to almost three inches tall until it gave up on life. I was quite sad. But knowing I still had more seeds was a good consolation.
Realizing my mistake, I decided this time to plant them in some jars instead of an egg carton or terra cotta. And to put some plastic on top.
I had three nice big jars on hand, so I planted one each of three different kinds of seeds: one peach, one plum (prune), and one apple (gala).
So as of now, I'm out of plum seeds, so I really hope this one does well, especially since it came from a tree grown in zone 5, Any of the peach seeds I have were store-bought, so there's no guarantee they'll sprout well, or if they do, that they'll fare well in the cold NY winters. As for apples, I have a ton of Gala seeds with little root tails ready to get cozy in some soil. They should be ok for now in the fridge. I just really want to plant them all now. The more I plant, the higher the chances are that I will end up with a viable tree that produces delicious apples.
I'll post an update in a few weeks to report on any progress. As for now, wish these little guys luck!
Until next time,
~ Jess ~
