Question
Hi. I bought a peach from the store, and would like to sprout it.  However, I was unclear about the directions I found on this site.  Do I first dry the pit out before placing it in the fridge?  Do I crack the pit open and get the seed inside? When I place it in the fridge, what should it be in?  Just a sealed plastic bag?  Or should it be wrapped in a moiste paper towel?  After the 60-90 days of being in the fridge, how deep should I plant it in soil?  Thanks for all of your help, Jay

Answer
Hello Jay,
Thanx for your question.  I have told this story so many times, I think I could do it in my sleep.  Now bear in mind, the resulting plant will probably not produce the same type of fruit from which your original pit came.  That is because most store-bought fruit is the result of hybridization and seeds from hybrid fruit, seldom will produce progeny that resemble the parents.

1.  Yes, allow the pit to dry for a day or two.
2.  No, do not crack open the pit.
3.  Plant the pit in a pot about 2 inches deep (in good potting soil) and place the pot inside a plastic baggie.  Make sure the soil is moist but not soggy.
4.  When the seed has been exposed to the temperatures of the refrigerator, bring the pot into a warm area and allow the pot to sit for at least 60 days (keep it watered) and germination should occur.  If you want to remove the seed from the pot and plant it outdoors, why bother with the fridge?  You can plant the seed outdoors in the fall and it should germinate in the spring and that would make things a lot simpler, wouldn't it?  I hope this helps.
Tom