How to plant a Sweet Cherry Fruit tree

Planting a fruit seed may be hard, but it is worth the effort to see your tree! I have made a guide to guide you through getting your seed to a tree. Good luck planting!

The Seed of the Sweet Cherry tree

Bearing Fruit

How to Grow a Sweet Cherry Tree from Seeds

1. Extract and Prepare Seeds

 Take the pits (seeds) out of ripe sweet cherries.

 Clean off any fruit residue and allow the pits to dry for several days.

2. Cold Stratification

Sweet cherry seeds need cold stratification to sprout.

 Place the cleaned pits in a damp paper towel or peat moss.

 Seal them in a plastic bag and refrigerate at 34–40°F (1–4°C) for 10–12 weeks.

 Check occasionally to ensure they do not mold or dry out.

3. Plant the Seeds

After stratification:

 Select small pots with good drainage.

 Fill with potting soil or a mix of compost and sand.

 Plant seeds about 1–2 inches deep.

 Water lightly and place in a sunny window or outside after the risk of frost has passed.

4. Care and Growth

 Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

 Once seedlings reach 4–6 inches in height, transplant them to larger pots or directly into the ground if outdoor conditions are suitable.

5. Transplanting Outdoors

 Select a spot with full sunlight and well-draining soil.

 Space trees 20–30 feet apart.

 Protect young trees from pests and severe weather.

⚠️ Notes:

 Trees grown from seeds may not produce fruit identical to the parent tree.

 It may take 5–10 years for a cherry tree grown from seed to bear fruit.

 Grafted trees are preferred for consistent fruit quality.