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Apples Trees #931660

Asked May 14, 2026, 11:09 AM EDT

When growing apple trees from a seed, when is it ok to move the plants outside?

Hennepin County Minnesota

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The same as any other plant started indoors in the spring, move out after the last frost, which has passed in your county. See this web page.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/can-i-grow-apple-tree-seed

Linda G Tenneson, Benton County Extension Master Gardener & Tree Care Advisor Replied May 14, 2026, 11:31 AM EDT

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Apples Trees #931660

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