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> My mother in-law lost two trees last year to high wind and they happen to be
> two of their most favorite trees. One is a plum and the other was a peach.
> I gathered seed\pits from the fruit and placed them in the freezer for
> storage. My question is how can I get the pits to grow? I have heard that
> placing them in the cold for a long time makes them think they wintered....
> Help in Ohio
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> BeeFarmer
> http://www.homestead.com/BeeKeepers/Opening.html
It is probable that the fruit trees were grafted. The tree that you grow from seed will
probably not bear fruit like the original tree. You will be ahead by going to a nursery
and purchasing a new tree. The new tree will be a known variety and it will have a
several year head start over the seed. Your nurseryman can help you select the variety
similar to your original - or at least something that will prosper in your area.
Dick
Planting Pits.