Malus pumila. Open Pollinated. Antonovka Apple Tree. The tree produces excellent yields of delicious apples. Used in making jelly, jam, pies, cider, and fermented into wine. It is a historic Russian heirloom apple variety known for exceptional cold hardiness, vigorous growth, and reliability. It blooms in April. It is a late-fall, early-winter apple cultivar. Cold Tolerant. It can tolerate harsh winters. Also excellent for schools, national parks, and government landscaping. The tree will grow 16 to 23 ft tall. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 262961. An heirloom variety from Russia.
Seeds Per Pound: 12,750
Planting Instructions: Soak in water for 24 hours before planting. Plant seeds 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, and mulch.
Stratification Method: Cold stratify for 60 days.
Soil Facts: Requires a well-prepared soil. Use a general-purpose fertilizer when preparing the soil.
Germination: 12-18 days at 75°F