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Can I grow edible cherries from seed???
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Posted by FlowerPower___ Z6 New Rochelle (My Page) on Mon, Jun 21, 04 at 21:47
| I know it might be a silly question, but to be honest I have never grown edible trees from seeds. I know quite a lot about flowers, but would like to know if anyone knows if it's possible to grow edible cherries from seed. I bought this wonderful cherries at the Farmer's Market and I kept the seeds. I couldn't find any info by surfing the web and I just decided to ask it. Otherwise, how am I going to find out? LOL I put the seeds in water and tried to sprout them. They've been there for over a week and the skin is still so hard I cannot prick it. But I'm assuming this is the right way. But probably is not. Can anyone help? Please be kind... |
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RE: Can I grow edible cherries from seed???
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| Cherries will not come true from seed. You'll get cherries, eventually, but they won't be the kind you like so much - could be as good but will probably be small and not all that well flavored. To grow them, just plant the seeds and wait - they'll probably come up next year after they are chilled. I have them come up on the compost heap after I discard a pile of seeds. I would not waste time growing fruit from seed - better to buy a grafted plant of the variety you like. Otherwise you waste a lot of time on something you won't enjoy when it fruits. |
RE: Can I grow edible cherries from seed???
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| Thanks for the taking the time. I really appreciate. |
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