How to plant plum pits so that they can germinate?

Plum pits can be used for planting like other fruit seeds , and the planting time is around March. When planting, just choose the right plum stone and place it in the soil. So how do you plant plum pits to make them germinate? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Seed collection

Select healthy, ripe plum fruits and clean the flesh away from the core. Make sure the nucleus is intact and not damaged.

2. Seed treatment

Use a hammer or stone to crack open the plum pits. Then soak the seeds in clean water for 12-24 hours. This helps soften the outer layer of the seeds and promotes germination.

3. Pot soil selection

Plums prefer well-drained, fertile soil. You can choose a mixture of garden soil and humus, or buy special soil for planting fruit trees. For pots, you can choose containers with good air permeability and drainage holes at the bottom. The size should be determined according to the number of plants to be planted and the expected size of the seedlings. Typically, 1-2 plum pits are planted per container.

4. Key points for sowing

Sow the processed plum stones into the soil, cover with 1-2 cm thick soil, and compact lightly. After sowing, keep the soil moist and control the temperature within a suitable range, generally around 20-25℃, to promote germination.

5. Timely transplantation

Under the right conditions, plum seeds will begin to germinate within 2 to 4 weeks after being planted. When the plum seeds germinate and one or two true leaves appear, the seedlings can be transplanted into separate pots and continue to provide a suitable growing environment.

6. Post-management

After the plum seedlings grow up, it is necessary to ensure photosynthesis around the clock to maintain the green leaves and promote normal growth. In order to accelerate growth, fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be applied to plum seedlings regularly. In addition, pay attention to regularly pruning branches that are growing poorly or unable to grow normally to reduce nutrient waste and promote overall healthy growth.



Overall, plum pit germination success rates can vary, depending on factors such as variety, seed quality, and care conditions. But it is generally done before sowing. Post-sowing management creates an ideal growth environment for plum pits, and it is difficult not to increase their germination rate.