Propagating Cherry Seeds in Southern Oregon: Fall Start, Spring Plant

Cherry seeds need 90–120 days cold stratification. In Southern Oregon, start in fall for spring planting.

Schedule

Sow in outdoor nursery bed in fall; natural winter stratifies; seedlings emerge in spring.

Most store cherries are hybrids—seedlings won’t match parent. 5–7 years to fruit.

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