I want to start peach trees from pits. Do I have to remove the seed from inside the pit first?
Lea from Santa Fe, NM
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East Coast Is Better For Peaches
I think you would have to remove the seed from the pit. I noticed that you are from Santa Fe, NM. I know that you'll have a real problem trying to grow a peach tree out west because of your hot climate. Peaches are grown more on the east coast not the west coast.
Marge from NY
By Marjorie
Colorado State Website
Colorado State University had this information on their website:
http://coopext.colostate.edu/4dmg/VegFruit/Fruits/pits.htm
By the way - the pit IS the seed - so just plant it as is. Good luck -and enjoy seeing what your new plant does! I love trying things like this - it is fun!
By Regina Arlauckas
California Grows Great Peaches
Goodness, Marge, have you been to California??? We have lots and lots of peach orchards. Your post put a smile on my face :) Hope you have a great day!
By SL Edens
Just Plant It Like It Fell Off The Tree
No, there is no pit to remove. Just think of how nature does it and you have it. The peaches drop from the tree and voila. (smile) I have an online friend who tells of the peach tree they have in their garden that was planted there by her grandaughter when she was a child. They now each the peaches from that tree. They live in IN.
By Carol in PA
Plant The Whole Pit
The seed is inside the pit. You plant the whole pit and leave the rest to Mother Nature!
By Shelly
Compost Pile Peaches
I'm in Arkansas, and I believe we're in the same climate, although not the same altitude. I just throw my pits in my compost pile, and later scatter the decomposed compost around my garden. Every year, there are some peach trees that have germinated, along with some plum and cherry trees. Sometimes, I think it may take more than a single season for them to germinate, so be patient. And yes, I have gotten peaches from the new trees.
By susan
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