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Malus sylvestris Seeds (Crab Apple)

Name: Malus sylvestris Seeds (Crab Apple)
Brand: SeedsCart
SKU: SC-133
Price: 1099.0 INR
Availability: InStock

Crab appleMalus sylvestrisMedicinal treeNon-GMO

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Weight

Fresh — Great for Germination · Collected recently — great time to sow

Why is this approximate?

Freshness status shown above is an approximate estimate derived from this species' typical collection period and reported seed longevity. It does not reflect verified testing of this specific batch and should be treated as general guidance only.

Seed germination is a biological process dependent on multiple variables outside our control, including but not limited to storage conditions prior to and following purchase, sowing technique, soil composition and drainage, ambient and soil temperature, humidity, light exposure, and watering practices. Even under optimal growing conditions and correct pre-treatment, no seed lot can be guaranteed to achieve 100% germination, and natural variation in individual seed viability is expected. SeedsCart does not guarantee germination outcomes and is not liable for germination failure arising from growing conditions, handling, or environmental factors beyond the point of sale.

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Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) is a medicinal tree species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.

Botanical Synonyms	Malus communis var. sylvestris (L.) Beck
Common Names	Crab apple
Plant Form	Medicinal Tree
Seeds per kg (approx.)	16000-35000
Collection Period	Oct-Nov
Germination	50-70%
Seed Longevity	1-3 years
Seed Treatment	Mildly dormant requires 16 weeks stratification treatment

Growing & Establishment

Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.

Use in India

India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.

SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.

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Product Specifications

Name	Malus sylvestris Seeds (Crab Apple)
Category	Tree Seeds
Country of Origin	India
Net Quantity	100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected)
Marketed by	Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand
Manufactured by	Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand
MRP	1,099.00 (Incl. of all taxes)
Customer Support	Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717

Germination Guide

Typical germination time 30-90 days (after full stratification sequence)

Pre-Treatment

This is genuinely one of the more demanding seeds to germinate in this catalog — it needs a full double-dormancy treatment. Soak seed for 24 hours, then warm stratify (moist medium, around 20°C) for 2 weeks, followed by cold stratify (around 4-5°C, in the fridge) for a further 12 weeks. Skipping either the warm or cold stage typically results in poor or no germination.

Pre-Germination Prep

After the full stratification sequence, bring the seed back to room temperature (20-22°C) to trigger germination. Use a well-drained mix throughout.

Sowing

Sow just under the soil surface, watering in well.

Post-Care & Growing On

Keep consistently moist. Germination generally follows within 30-90 days after warming, sometimes longer — patience is genuinely required, and it's worth not discarding the tray early. Seed-grown crab apple can take around 7 years to flower and fruit. Note: like other apple relatives, the seeds contain small amounts of cyanogenic compounds and shouldn't be eaten.

Tips

This species needs BOTH warm stratification (2 weeks) AND cold stratification (12 weeks) in sequence — skipping either stage is the most common reason for failure Plan the full ~14-week pretreatment well ahead of when you actually want to sow, since it takes real time before sowing even begins A genuinely patience-testing species — germination can take up to 90 days even after correct stratification, so don't give up early

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