Nectarine Seed Orientation and Indoor Growing for Zone 4/5

Seed Planting Direction: Gravity Handles It

No up/down for seeds—only bulbs have orientation (flat down, point up). Seeds orient roots down, shoots up via gravitropism. Plant at 3× seed diameter depth.

Zone 4/5 Strategy

Middle of summer start = must grow indoors through winter. Transplant outdoors in spring after hardening off.

Indoor Winter Care

• Bright light (supplemental if needed)
• Cool temperatures (60-65°F) to slow growth
• Sparse watering
• No fertilizer until spring
• Harden off 10 days before transplant