Cherry’s contain a single seed that is sometimes called a pit or a stone. Cherry trees can easily be grown from these hard stones if they are handled properly. When setting out to grow cherry trees, obtain two different types of fresh cherries from a local orchard, if possible. Cherry trees will need a cross pollinator to enable it to produce fruit. If cherries are not available from a local orchard, check at your local farmer’s market or simply obtain the cherries from your local grocer.
Step Two
Soak the stones in a container of warm water for two to three hours.
Step Three
Remove the stones from the water and spread them out in a single layer on newspaper. Allow the stones to completely air dry.
Step Four
Place the cherry stones into a storage container or freezer bag. Put the bag into the refrigerator for 8 to 10 weeks.
Step Five
Remove the stones from the refrigerator and storage container.
Step Six
Place two to three stones into a single planting pot that contains a mixture of potting soil and compost, or peat moss and potting soil. Plant the stones at twice the depth of the stone size. The number of pots you will need will be determined by the number of stones you have to plant.
Step Seven
Step Eight
Water the pots lightly to moisten the soil. Continue to keep the soil moist, but not wet.