Grimes Golden Apple Seeds for Planting – Sweet, Spicy & Aromatic Heirloom Apples

Experience the timeless charm of Grimes Golden Apple (Malus domestica) Seeds, a historic American heirloom variety renowned for its sweet-spicy flavor, rich aroma, and beautiful golden-yellow skin. Originating in West Virginia in the early 19th century, Grimes Golden is believed to be one of the parent varieties of the famous Golden Delicious apple.

This heirloom variety produces medium-sized apples with crisp, tender flesh and an exceptionally balanced sweetness and spice. The fruit is perfect for fresh eating, baking, and cider production, making it a favorite among home orchardists and apple enthusiasts alike.

Grimes Golden trees are vigorous, hardy, and disease-tolerant, thriving in temperate climates and producing abundant harvests of golden fruit each autumn.

Features:

• Premium Grimes Golden Apple Seeds

• Produces sweet, spicy, aromatic apples

• Heirloom variety – historically significant and flavorful

• Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and cider

• Non-GMO and naturally cultivated

• Hardy and productive fruit-bearing tree

• Thrives in temperate climates with proper winter chill

• Ideal for home gardens and small orchards

Specifications:

• Common Name: Grimes Golden Apple

• Scientific Name: Malus domestica (Grimes Golden variety)

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree

• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading crown

• Mature Height: 12–20 ft

• Fruit Type: Apple

• Fruit Size: Medium

• Fruit Color: Golden yellow

• Flesh: Creamy white, crisp, and juicy

• Flavor Profile: Sweet, spicy, and aromatic

• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

• Harvest Season: Mid to late autumn

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Watering: Moderate and consistent; avoid waterlogging

• Temperature Range: 45–85°F (7–29°C)

• Chill Hours Required: 800–1000 hours

• Pollination: Requires cross-pollination (partner with Golden Delicious or Jonathan Apple)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

Planting & Care Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation: Stratify seeds by chilling them for 60–90 days in moist peat or sand at 34–40°F (1–4°C).

2. Sowing Depth: Plant ½ inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.

3. Light Requirements: Full sunlight for optimal growth.

4. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the last frost once they are 6–10 inches tall.

5. Spacing: 12–15 ft between trees for proper air circulation.

6. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; do not overwater.

7. Pruning: Prune annually to encourage airflow and fruiting wood.

8. Fertilization: Apply balanced organic fertilizer in early spring.