How to Germinate Apricot Pits: Cold Stratification Methods

Apricot seeds need 60–90 days of chilling (40°F or below) to break dormancy.

Refrigerator: Damp paper towel in sealed bag in fridge for 60–90 days. Then plant 1 inch deep in pot, keep 75°F.
Outdoor: Plant in pot, leave outside all winter (if sustained below 40°F). Keep watered; germinates in spring.

Germination takes weeks to months. Patience required.

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