The snow that has arrived these days, along with the drop in temperatures, certainly doesn’t make us think of spring. Vegetable gardens and gardens are almost all fallow. A sad panorama, if you will, but inevitable in much of the peninsula. The coldest days of winter are arriving, but they say that the first seeds can’t be sown yet because of spring. Why not try a simple experiment that, in a few minutes, can allow new life to blossom. Let’s see how.
How many times have we heard that ” an apple a day keeps the doctor away .” In reality, one wouldn’t be enough, but at least two would be enough to eat daily. However, for what we will observe shortly, much less will suffice. The apple, in fact, is one of the simplest fruits to use if you want to experiment creatively . After all, it takes many years for an apple tree to bear fruit, but for a seed to germinate , it can take only a few days.
You should eat at least two apples a day
The trick to growing an apple plant is amazing
After eating the apple , we can therefore decide not to throw the leftovers in the organic bin, but to try to keep some of the seeds . We will need a piece of absorbent paper , a jar with an airtight seal and a spray bottle with water to carry out a simple operation.
Ideal to do at home with children or grandchildren , to help them discover the secret of life, to amaze them as only children can. A few minutes to surprise them after less than a week.
How to Grow an Apple Plant from a Single Seed
We then remove and keep the black seeds . Wash them well, dry them, then place them in a hermetically sealed container that we will have previously covered with a sheet of absorbent paper . It will be enough to place it only at the bottom. Before placing the seeds, we will need to sprinkle them with a little water , in order to make them moist.
After that, we will take another piece of absorbent paper, moisten it and go to cover them. At this point, we will close the jar and put it in the refrigerator . This is exactly the trick . Let it germinate in a cool place. Specifically, it will be necessary to place it in the egg section .
Put the apple seeds in a glass jar and involve the children in this experiment as well.
After just 10 days, we will be able to observe how small roots will emerge from the seeds. It will be enough to plant them in a pot filled with draining soil, making a small hole, to see the first leaves appear after a few days.
The important thing is not to touch the seeds and especially the roots with your hands , but with tweezers . This is to avoid “burning” them with the heat.
Finally, the vase should be placed in a bright place , but not directly exposed to the sun. The soil should always be moistened with the spray bottle, so that the plants can grow. In less than three weeks , we will be able to see the results of all this attention.
Then, of course, it will take time for it to grow stronger and be ready to receive the graft that will make it bear fruit. Place the seeds in the refrigerator in an airtight container with paper towels: the trick to giving birth to a new apple tree plant is amazing. A wonderful way to entertain our children.