Correct me if I'm offbase Rev (additional explain):
We graft apples because apples grown from seed are wildly unpredictable.
1 in 10k chance it's good eating, true to type.
1 in 1000 chance it's good enough for cider.
1 in 100 chance it's animal feed or "rootstock"
Sound fair?
Yes, grafting makes certain a desired fruit will be produced. A seedling is definitely uncertain what quality of fruit will produce. As far as the ratios go, I have no idea. There is a wild apple here on the homestead that is tasty enough not the best apple ever but definitely fine for cider or animal feed.
Just blew my mind, now i know why grandpa laughed at me when i said I wanted to grow from seed.
