Nectarine Seed Planting: Crack the Pit for Faster Results

You can plant the whole dried nectarine pit, but cracking it to extract the inner kernel speeds germination—both still need 90–120 days of cold stratification.

Method

1. Dry pit completely.
2. Carefully crack shell; remove almond-shaped kernel. 3. Stratify kernel: damp towel, bag, fridge 90–120 days. 4. Plant 1 inch deep in spring; germinate in warmth.

Seedling fruit will likely differ from parent (hybrid genetics). 5–7 years to fruit.