How To Make Cherry Seeds Grow. Position your tree in an elevated sunny spot to help it grow and to prevent pests and disease. After the 5 minutes have elapsed scrub the pits of any leftover clinging fruit.
Cover the pit with soil and put 1 or 2 inches of sand over that to prevent the soil from forming a crust on the soil as winter cold stratifies the seed. I recommend using water from a dehumidifier when moistening the soil. Place the cherry pits you saved in a bowl and let them soak in a warm water for about five minutes.
Mark the planting sites.
This is what happens in nature as the seed of a ripe fruit falls to the ground where it waits through winter until sprouting in the spring. How to Prepare the Cherry Seeds. There are two ways to fulfill the chill requirement of cherry seeds. After the 5 minutes have elapsed scrub the pits of any leftover clinging fruit.
