How to germinate cherries from seeds is what we are going to learn today. Cherries are very tasty fruits, very low in calories, with a high content of anthocyanins, which makes them the perfect fruit for athletes. Indeed, they help fight inflammation, pain and shorten muscle recovery times.
If you want to plant a cherry tree in your orchard or garden, you have two options, buy and plant a tree seedling, or sprout cherries from seed and watch the cherry tree grow from day one. In this article I will tell you how to get a tree from the core of the fruit.
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How to Germinate Cherry Seeds
It is important that you bear in mind that not all cherry seeds can germinate, that is, those that can be purchased are not always suitable for this. In the following video I explain why and show you step by step the right way to germinate cherries from the pit:
Germinate a cherry tree to plant
When planting our cherry tree that we have germinated in the ground, it is advisable to do so in a sunny place. With a soil rich in organic matter and with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. You should keep in mind that cherry trees do not normally bear fruit until they are five years old. So you have to be patient with the plant and let it grow strong and healthy for the first few years, without waiting for production.
During the first years of life, the tree is more susceptible to pests and diseases. For this reason, as I comment in the first video, it is recommended to germinate cherries that there is more than one seed. In addition, another highly recommended practice if you are looking to have a fruit tree capable of bearing good and tasty fruit is to graft the tree with a variety that has good characteristics both in terms of flavor and size. cherries.
In this way, the germinated cherry pit or seed would be used as a template for grafting. In the following video, I explain to you how to make a graft in a cherry tree in a simple and easy way:
Although the seeds or pits of the cherry are an unreliable option for sprouting, if you buy the fruit fresh in season, as I discuss in the video, you’ll have a better chance of success. In the following video, I show you the basic tips for taking care of your cherry tree when it is an adult tree.
With these tips, you are more likely to be encouraged to grow your own cherry tree now that you also know how to germinate cherry tree seeds. I remind you that you can do it both in a pot and in the ground, but remember that the cherry tree is a very vigorous tree, with an extensive root system, so both the choice of where you want it to grow and how to prune it will be key.
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