If I plant an apricot stone in a pot with compost, will it grow?
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sure, just put the pointed end up.
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Probably not or if it does it will take a very long time. It often takes several months for an apricot seed to get free from it's husk and sprout. With all of that said, you can plant the seeds (you can remove the seed from the pit to quicken germination) 1 inch deep in a pot of good potting soil and leave the pot outdoors for the winter making sure it is frequently watered. The seeds should sprout in the spring. The other way is to place the seeds wrapped inside a damp paper towel and seal it in a plastic baggie and place in the fridge for 60-90 days. After that, plant in a pot of good potting soil as previously described but keep in a warm area (70-70F) and sprouting will take place over several months. After the seedlings have their second set of true leaves (not the first set of seed leaves which are evidenced after germination) you can gently prick out the seedlings and pot them up separately for preparation for planting out doors. The seeds of most pit fruit require a cold period (40 degrees minimum) to break dormancy. Once it warms up after 60-90 days, the seed will germinate.
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