How Do You Grow Trees From Peach Pits?
Growing a peach tree from the pit will result in an unhealthy tree that does not produce fruit if you do not provide the proper growing conditions. The pit must undergo stratification, or a chilling treatment, in order to germinate and receive a minimum of eight hours of sunlight each day. Providing the proper environment will allow your peach pit to grow a thriving peach tree that will provide you with colorful spring blossoms and up to 50 lbs. of fresh fruit each year. Remove the peach pit from the peach and wash off any remaining peach flesh from the pit. Allow it to air dry overnight. Place the pit in a resealable plastic bag with the opening left slightly open and then place the bag in the refrigerator. After a few days, there should be a slight amount of condensation on the bag. If there is no condensation, add a few drops of water to the bag, shake and then drain the moisture from the bag. Leave the peach pit in the bag in the refrigerator until December. In December, remove the
