Why an Apricot Pit Planted Fresh Won't Sprout Indoors

Dormancy Requirement

Deciduous fruit seeds (apricot, peach, cherry) need a cold period to break dormancy. Hormones prevent sprouting at wrong time.

Move pot outdoors for winter; water weekly. Seed will sprout in spring when temperatures rise. Indoor warmth + light 24/7 won't work.

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