Remove the pit from a ripe peach and clean off all fruit flesh
Let the pit dry for a few days
Crack open the hard outer shell carefully to extract the seed inside
Place the seed in a damp paper towel or moist peat moss
Seal it in a plastic bag or container
Refrigerate it for 8 to 12 weeks for cold stratification
Check periodically to keep it slightly moist, not wet
Plant the seed in a pot with well-draining soil after stratification
Set the seed about 1 to 2 inches deep
Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location
Transplant the seedling outdoors after the last frost
Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil
Space the tree properly for mature growth
Water regularly during the first growing season
Protect the young tree from pests, frost, and animals