The Pit-Splitting Trick: How to Grow a Cherry Tree in 20 Days
Cherries are a delightful treat, and growing your own can be incredibly rewarding. Here’s a natural way to accelerate the process of growing your cherry tree using a clever pit-splitting trick.
- Prepare the Cherry Pit: Start by thoroughly cleaning the cherry pit, removing all the pulp. Soak it in hydrogen peroxide for about 10 minutes, then rinse it well under tap water. Once dry, your pit is ready for planting.
- Speeding Up Germination: To get faster results, gently crack the shell of the pit using a nutcracker. This helps release the embryo, which will germinate more quickly than if the pit were left intact.
- Planting Your Cherry Pit: Take a pot at least 26 centimeters wide and fill it with a mix of universal soil and compost. Plant the pit 2-3 centimeters deep and cover it with soil. Water it gently to keep the soil moist, using a spray bottle to avoid disturbing the seed. Place the pot in a sunny, sheltered spot where it can get plenty of sunlight.
- Caring for the Sprout: Within about a month, you’ll see the first sprout emerge. After a week, the first leaves will appear, and in just 15 days, your sapling could reach 15 centimeters tall! To protect it during winter, cover the plant with non-woven fabric to shield it from harsh temperatures and rain.
- Long-Term Care: Keep your cherry tree healthy by fertilizing it every 3 months. Prune it annually to maintain balance and prevent overgrowth, which can drain its energy. By the next spring, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful blossoms and soon after, delicious cherries!
🌸 Your cherry-growing journey starts now, and before you know it, you’ll be enjoying your very own homegrown cherries! 🌿