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Will Cherry Pips Grow? Germination Requirements and Hybrid Realities

Cherry pits will sprout after 60–90 days of sustained temperatures at or below 40°F (cold stratification). However, most store-bought cherries are hybrids; seedlings will revert to earlier, often inferior traits. Fruit quality and tree characteristics won't match the parent. Still, it's a fun 5–7 year project if you accept the uncertainty.

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