Collect seeds from a ripe apple
Remove the seeds and rinse off all fruit residue
Dry the seeds briefly on a paper towel
Place the seeds in a damp paper towel
Seal the towel in a plastic bag or container
Refrigerate the seeds for 6 to 10 weeks
Check occasionally to keep the towel damp
Plant sprouted seeds in small pots with potting soil
Place seeds about 1/2 inch deep
Water the soil lightly
Keep the pots in a warm, sunny location
Maintain evenly moist soil
Transplant seedlings to larger pots when they outgrow the first container
Harden off young trees before moving them outdoors
Plant the tree in well-drained soil with full sun
Water regularly during the first growing season
Protect the young tree from pests and harsh weather
Prune as needed to shape the tree
Wait several years for the tree to mature and produce fruit