Lapins Sweet Cherry Fruit Seeds for Garden Planting Heirloom, Non-GMO, Juicy Red Fruit

Seed Sowing Instructions

• Soil Preparation: Use well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.07.0. Enrich with organic compost.

• Stratification: For successful germination, seeds require cold stratification. Refrigerate in moist peat moss or paper towel for 90120 days.

• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in pots or seed trays after stratification.

• Light & Temperature: Keep in a sunny location. Optimal germination temperature: 6075F (1524C).

• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture but avoid overwatering. Use a spray bottle to mist soil if needed.

Transplanting & Care

• When to Transplant: Move saplings outdoors after last frost when they reach 68 inches in height.

• Sunlight Needs: Full sun (minimum 68 hours/day).

• Spacing: Space trees 1520 feet apart in rows.

• Fertilizer: Use balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Avoid overfeeding during first year.

• Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to shape and encourage airflow.

Harvest Information

• Fruit Bearing: Begins producing fruit in 35 years.

• Yield: Produces high yields of sweet, firm, dark red cherries mid to late summer.

• Best Use: Perfect for fresh snacking, tarts, jams, and freezing.