Remove the pit from a ripe peach and clean off all fruit flesh
Let the pit dry for a few days
Crack the pit open carefully and remove the seed inside
Soak the seed in water for 24 hours
Place the seed in a damp paper towel or moist sand
Put it in a sealed plastic bag
Refrigerate it for 8 to 12 weeks
Check occasionally to keep it slightly moist
Fill a pot with well-draining potting soil
Plant the seed about 1 to 2 inches deep
Water the soil lightly
Place the pot in a warm, sunny location
Keep the soil evenly moist
Wait for germination
Transplant the seedling outdoors after the last frost
Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil
Water regularly during the first growing season