Apricots and peaches: revealing the secrets of planting – where to get the necessary pits

24.01.2024 20:50

Growing an apricot or peach from a seed is certainly an interesting and exciting activity. And even if it does not always end in success – in this case, as they say, it is not the victory that is important, but the participation.

If you are determined to achieve what you want in the form of a fruit-bearing tree on your plot, then it would not hurt to listen to the advice of the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , who told where to get suitable planting material.

Of course, you can take seeds for planting from purchased fruits, but it is worth considering that most of these fruits are imported from very warm regions.

Therefore, there is a high probability that seedlings grown from such seeds will not survive the harsh winter conditions of your region.

It would be best to look for apricot or peach pits in your region.

Apricots
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For example, you can make a corresponding request to your gardening friends who already have such trees growing on their plots.

You can also visit specialized nurseries, where you will find seeds of zoned trees that are adapted to the climate, diseases and pests of your area.

Such seedlings will be more resistant to any adverse external factors.

Earlier, the expert named the ideal neighbors for roses.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti