Q&A for How to Plant Cherry Seeds

Typically, cherry trees require full sunlight (at least six hours per day).

Cherries are slow to germinate. If you followed both the warm and cold stratification steps, you can expect to see some sprouts within the next few months. Even then, some seeds might take an entire year to germinate, breaking ground the following spring.

It should be okay if it gets enough water and plenty of sunlight.

Some seeds will germinate within the next few months, but some seeds might take an entire year to germinate, breaking ground the following spring. It's hard to say for sure!

Do not break the cover; it will wreck the whole seed.

Yes, you could, although in that case you would most likely want to purchase some bees.

As needed to keep the soil slightly moist. You'll want to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Once the cherry develops a taproot, test the soil to a depth of 3 inches (7.5 cm) and water whenever this feels dry. Water in a slow trickle until the soil is wet to the depth of the root.

Almost, but you seem to be confusing two different species of tree. One grows fruit and flowers, while the other turns pink in the spring. While cherry seeds grow to be trees, cherry blossom seeds have to be bought from the store or harvested from the tree itself, and then planted in a different environment.

Yes, because the climate is the proper climate for growing cherries in.

It'll take a few months for the seed to germinate. The sprout will then grow into a tree. You should expect a tree within 3 - 7 years.

No, it is recommended you germinate them first, with the instructions above. Also, be careful with the variety of cherry, and make sure your environment is good for planting.

Remove all traces of the flesh, then put them in a mix of sphagnum and clean river sand. Pot must be minimum 8" high for taproot development and planting at a depth of 2". Keep soil mix damp, never wet! Put the pot in your fridge from late November until early April (make sure the soil stays damp). Add a lot of patience. The next spring you should see some sprouts.

Germination is the process of sprouting, so yes, you do need to germinate them.

Cherry trees are normally grown on farms but you can also grow them in pots and backyards. Make sure you have nothing but grass and dirt in your backyard and make sure it’s a good climate for bees and butterflies.

Yes you can, but that won't grow well. When cherry trees don't get enough time with the heat being below 40 ºF, then it won't flower as it would do normally.

If you are worried about harsh winters, plant them in early spring. It will be the easiest way.

Cherry seeds can grow quite fast. One fast method is to simply break open the hard shell, a vise works best, though if you are careful enough with a hammer, then you can crack the shell without damaging its interior seed. Breaking open the shell will also help you to identify the unviable seeds, soak the seed in wet tissue paper and leave it in the fridge for a few days, then you will notice that its seed coat has begun to crack and it will be easier to remove. After that, simply plant in the soil; just push the exposed seed with its rooting point partly into a sandy soil mixture, as it's very fragile at this point. If covered with soil, it can rot easily.

In the United States, most sweet cherries are grown in Washington, California, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Michigan.