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The Golden Russet Apple is a classic heirloom variety cherished for its sweet flavor, crisp texture, and rich aroma. These non-GMO, high-quality seeds allow gardeners to grow traditional apple trees perfect for home orchards, large gardens, and container growing in colder regions.
Golden Russet Apples are known for their excellent fresh-eating quality, strong storage ability, and versatile culinary uses.
Produces sweet, crisp, aromatic heirloom apples
Non-GMO, premium-quality seeds
Classic variety valued for flavor and storage life
Suitable for home orchards, large garden spaces, or containers
Cold-hardy and adaptable to temperate climates
Ideal for eating fresh, drying, and homemade recipes
Long-living perennial tree
Common Name: Golden Russet Apple
Scientific Name: Malus domestica
Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom
Plant Type: Deciduous Perennial Tree
Season to Sow: Late Winter to Early Spring
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Soil Type: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Germination Time: 3–6 weeks after stratification
Maturity Time: 4–6 years to fruiting
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Height: 10–20 ft (varies with pruning)
Spacing: 12–20 ft apart
Heirloom: Yes
GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
Perennial or Annual: Perennial
Recommended For: Home orchards, cold regions, large gardens, container growing (dwarfing rootstock if grafted)**
Stratification: Refrigerate seeds for 60–90 days in moist medium.
Sowing: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in well-draining soil.
Temperature: Maintain 60–75°F (15–24°C) after stratification.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist.
Light: Full sun recommended for best fruit production.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Growth Care: Prune during dormant season to shape and encourage branching.
Fruiting: Trees begin producing apples in 4–6 years.
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