GARDENING TRICKS 🍒 How to Successfully Germinate Cherry Seeds or Cherry Pits 🌳 LdN Easy Gardening

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🍒 Growing cherry trees from seeds is a simple and cost-effective way to have your own cherry tree.

🌱 The process is long, taking years for the tree to properly grow and produce fruit, so it requires patience.

👨‍🌾 It is important to use freshly picked cherries or ones that haven't been stored for a long time, as refrigeration can result in sterile seeds.

💡 One technique to speed up the germination process is carefully breaking the stone that protects the seed and placing it in damp cotton wool or kitchen paper for one to two weeks.

🌳 The cherry tree can be grown in a plant pot initially, and then transferred to a bigger pot or directly into the soil in the following spring.

🏞️ It is recommended to choose a sunny place with neutral or slightly acidic soil to plant the cherry tree.

💧 Excessive dampness or freezing conditions can harm the young plant, so proper care is necessary, especially in cold areas.

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00:19 Jose couldn't stop thinking about how to get more cherries after eating the last harvest.

01:38 There are two options to have a cherry tree in your garden. You can germinate the pit or stone of the cherry or buy a germinated tree from a garden center.

03:11 The ideal time to plant a cherry pit is in autumn, while stone fruit needs hours of cold to grow. You can clean the stone and keep it in the fridge for three months or plant it directly.

04:28 The cherry pit should be planted about two or three centimeters deep in a plant pot.

05:28 Months later, the cherry pit will have grown into a small tree, which can then be transplanted to a bigger pot or into the ground.

07:01 There is a technique to speed up the germination process by carefully breaking the stone that protects the seed and placing it in damp cotton wool or kitchen paper for one or two weeks.

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Q&A

What are the two options for having a cherry tree in your garden?

You can germinate the pit or stone of the cherry you have just eaten, or you can buy a germinated tree from a garden center.

What are some considerations for germinating a cherry seed?

It is ideal to use cherries that are recently picked from the tree or that haven't been kept in refrigerated chambers. Seasonal fruit from the local market is a good option.

When is the best time to plant a cherry seed?

The cherry tree should be planted in autumn, as stone fruit need hours of cold to grow.

How should the cherry seed be planted?

The seed should be planted in a sunny place with neutral or slightly acidic soil. Plant at least two or three seeds together to ensure success. It is recommended to plant in a plant pot rather than directly in the ground.

How long does it take for the cherry seed to grow into a tree?

The cherry seed will take years to grow properly and produce fruit. The first signs of growth can be seen months after planting the seed. It is advised to let the plant grow in a pot during the first year before transplanting it to a bigger pot or the ground.