Collect ripe cherries and remove all fruit flesh from the pits
Rinse the pits thoroughly and let them dry for a day or two
Crack open the hard outer shell carefully if needed to access the seed inside
Place the seeds in a damp paper towel or moist peat moss
Seal the seeds in a plastic bag or container
Refrigerate the seeds for 10 to 14 weeks for cold stratification
Check periodically to keep the medium slightly moist, not wet
Plant the seeds in small pots with well-draining potting mix after stratification
Sow each seed about 1 inch deep
Keep the soil moist and place the pots in a warm, bright location
Wait for germination and keep seedlings in strong light
Transplant seedlings to larger pots when they develop several true leaves
Harden off the young trees before moving them outdoors
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and enough space to grow
Water regularly during the first growing season
Protect young trees from pests, animals, and extreme weather
Be patient, since cherry trees grown from seed may take several years to fruit