Question
You responded to a person trying to propagate a peach seed by saying that if it is a hybrid it will likely not produce the same fruit you tasted. What if the seed comes from an organic peach or other possible seed. Is it possible to propagate a fruit bearing tree from the seed? And if yes, how do you go about it? How do you keep the pit or seed from drying out or molding before it is time to plant it in the fall?

Answer
Hi Sara,
Thanx for your question.  Organic just means that the farmer did not use any chemical pesticides or hydrocarbon fertilizers and that the farmer practices good land stewardship and conservation.  Many hybrids are grown organically.  Most seed from fruits bought at the store are from fruit that is the result of a hybrid.  That is pretty much a given in the U.S. or Canada.  Wash the pit and clean is as well as you can of fruit.  Allow the pit to dry out in the sun for a week or so and then you can plant it as deep as it is long in a pot of good potting soil that is damp but not soggy.  Peach pits require a cold period in order to break their dormancy.  This will require leaving the pot outdoors in the elements but keeping it regularly watered from fall through winter and into spring.  The pit should germinate the subsequent spring.  You can duplicate this and get quicker results by placing the pot inside a plastic bag and sealing it.  Place in the fridge for 90 days and then bring back out into a warm environment.  The pit should germinate in 30 days but it could take longer as germination can be erratic.  Just keep it watered and warm.  IF placing the pot outdoors for the winter, there must be sustatined winter temperatures at 40 degrees or less for 90 days.  If you live in an area that does not get very cold in the winter, you can forget about this method because a cold period is required.  I doesn't matter if a little mold gets on the seed.  Wipe it off with a paper towel but the sun should dry it up pretty well.  I hope this helps.
Tom