Don't Throw Out Peach Pits - They Can Be Used To Grow Trees - Tasting Table

"First, the best variety of peach for the job is one grown locally, so it's better suited for growing in your particular climate. Second, make sure you're ready to get your hands dirty. Growing a peach tree is a long-term project that requires preparation. Further, the fruits of your labor (literally) won't appear for two to five years - though the time to harvest fruit varies."

"In cold climates, it's possible to plant a peach pit right into the soil toward the end of autumn. If you live in a relatively warm climate, though, you can create a winter germination indoors by cleaning the peach seed and letting it dry. After a few days, crack it open to extract the seed before soaking and storing it in a container with moist soil in the fridge to encourage it to sprout roots."

"If you find yourself face to face with a leftover peach pit and are ready for the challenge of growing a tree, don't throw it out. But even after you've germinated the seed and planted it, a peach tree requires continual care and patience. Aside from planting the seed outside or in a well-drained pot and making sure to water it a couple times per week, peach trees need full sun - upwards of six hours each day."

Peach pits can be used to grow peach trees, but successful planting requires preparation, patience, and appropriate climate selection. Choosing a locally grown variety improves odds because it suits the regional climate. Peach seeds need winter dormancy before germinating; in cold climates pits can be planted outdoors in late autumn, while warm-climate gardeners should clean, dry, crack the pit, extract the seed, soak it, and store it in moist soil in the refrigerator to encourage root development. In spring, transplant seedlings into pots or the ground. Trees require well-drained soil, regular watering a few times weekly, full sun of six or more hours, and ongoing care.

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