Unexpected Germination: Granny Smith Apple Seed in Refrigerator

Last April, we bought some Granny Smith apples and stored them in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator. We forgot all about them, and they stayed in the fridge for over a month. Surprisingly, one of the apple seeds germinated in the cold condition of the refrigerator. Apple seeds require this cold stratification process before they can germinate. It involves exposing the seeds to cold, moist conditions that mimic winter, breaking the seed’s dormancy and preparing it for germination.

Upon finding the sprout in the apple, we planted the sprout in potting soil and placed it in a grow tent. To our surprise, it started to grow and produced true leaves. After the seedling had several sets of true leaves, we marked a significant stage in its growth by transplanting it outdoors, where it has continued to grow. It usually takes 3 to 5 years for a Granny Smith apple seedling to mature and produce fruit.

It’s amazing how nature can thrive in unexpected circumstances, and we are looking forward to seeing the progress of our Granny Smith apple seedling as it continues to grow.

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