Collect seeds from a ripe apple
Rinse seeds and remove all fruit pulp
Dry seeds briefly on a paper towel
Place seeds in a damp paper towel or moist peat moss
Seal seeds in a plastic bag or container
Refrigerate for 6 to 8 weeks for cold stratification
Check periodically to keep medium moist, not wet
Remove seeds when they begin to sprout
Fill small pots with well-draining potting mix
Plant each seed about 1/2 inch deep
Keep pots in a warm, bright location
Water lightly to keep soil evenly moist
Transplant seedlings to larger pots as they grow
Harden off seedlings before moving outdoors
Plant in full sun with well-draining soil
Space trees far enough apart for mature growth
Water regularly during the first growing seasons
Protect young trees from pests, deer, and frost
Prune to encourage strong structure
Wait several years for fruit production
Plant more than one seedling for better pollination and fruit set