How to Grow Plum Tree from Seed?

Choose a ripe plum and remove the pit

Wash off all fruit flesh from the pit

Dry the pit for a day or two

Crack the hard shell carefully to remove the seed, if possible

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 occasionally to keep it slightly moist

Plant the seed in a pot with well-draining soil after stratification

Place it about 1 to 2 inches deep

Water lightly and keep the soil moist, not soggy

Put the pot in a warm, sunny location

Wait for germination

Transplant the seedling outdoors after it is strong and the weather is suitable

Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil

Space it properly from other trees

Water regularly during the first growing season

Protect the young tree from pests, frost, and animals

Prune as needed to shape the tree

Be patient, since fruiting may take several years

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