It is not difficult to grow a nectarine tree yourself. What you need, however, is patience and the core of a nectarine, from which a new plant develops. And this is how you grow your own nectarine tree.
How to grow a nectarine tree from a seed?
To grow a nectarine tree yourself, dry the core of a nectarine, plant it 8 cm deep in a clay pot with potting soil and keep the soil evenly moist at 24°C. After about a month, a seedling appears that requires optimal conditions such as no waterlogging, temperatures above 20°C and sunlight.
Growing a nectarine tree yourself – it starts with the core
Growing a nectarine tree begins with the core of a nectarine. Allow this to dry completely over a period of several weeks or months. To germinate the seed, fill an approximately 15 centimeter clay pot (€16.00 on Amazon) with potting soil that should not be too wet. Plant the nectarine seed around 8 centimeters deep in the soil.
From nectarine stone to seedling
If you keep the soil evenly moist and at an optimal room temperature of 24 degrees Celsius, you will discover a seedling after just under a month. As an alternative to potting soil, you can also place the core of the nectarine on cotton wool, which should also be kept moist. With this variant, the germination process takes a little longer.
Feel-good conditions for the seedling
In order for the small plant to become a small nectarine tree, the seedling needs optimal conditions, which include
- no waterlogging,
- Temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius and
- a place in the sun.
As soon as the seedling gets bigger, it can be repotted into a larger pot. Due to its ability to store water, you should use a clay pot and not a plastic pot.
The first harvest
With appropriate care and gardening skills, you will be able to harvest the first fruits after a few years, although it can take five to seven years to get there. However, the nectarines that you harvest from a home-grown nectarine tree differ significantly in taste from the fruits purchased in stores. The reason is that refined fruits are sold in stores.
Tips & Tricks
Before you put the nectarine seed in the ground, it must be completely dry. The reason is that it needs a so-called stimulation to germinate, i.e. a kind of winter rest. Only then is growth stimulated. That's why it makes sense to keep the core cool, dry and dark over the winter and not plant it in a pot until spring.