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.

Key Features

• 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

Specifications

• 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)**

Planting Guide

1. Stratification: Refrigerate seeds for 60–90 days in moist medium.

2. Sowing: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in well-draining soil.

3. Temperature: Maintain 60–75°F (15–24°C) after stratification.

4. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist.

5. Light: Full sun recommended for best fruit production.

6. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed.

7. Growth Care: Prune during dormant season to shape and encourage branching.

8. Fruiting: Trees begin producing apples in 4–6 years.