How deep do you plant a plum pip?

When you are planting fresh plum seeds or pits, first remove the pit and wash in lukewarm water with a soft scrub brush to remove any pulp. The seed needs a chilling off period at temperatures of between 33-41 F. (1-5 C.) before it will germinate, about 10-12 weeks. read more

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When planting the fresh plum seeds, they should be 3 inches deep in the soil. Mark where you have planted the pit so you can find it in the spring. Leave the plum pit outside through the winter months and watch for any sprouting; thereafter, keep the new plant moist and watch it grow. read more

How to Plant Plum Seeds From a Plum You Just Ate Written by Susan Lundman; Updated February 12, 2018 With luck, you'll have fresh plums from your tree in five or six years. read more