{"product_id":"cherry-black-15-seeds-heirloom-nongmo-prunus-serotina","title":"Cherry, Black | 15 Seeds | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Prunus serotina","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            15 Black Cherry seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black cherry tree is a stunning addition to any garden, with its beautiful flowers and sweet fruit. The cherry fruit ripens in early summer and is deep red, almost black in color. This makes for a lovely contrast against the green leaves of the tree. The wood of the black cherry tree is also highly sought after for furniture making, due to its strength and durability. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003eFall sowing in mulched bed is simpler and preferable over artificial stratification, but most growers are successful mimicking indoors what occurs naturally over the winter. Sow seeds 1-2\" deep, tamp soil, and mulch the seedbed. Seeds should germinate the next following spring. This plant grows best in moist soil with full sun. Water every 7-10 days. More during drought conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting indoors: Cold stratify the seeds for 120 days, then let stand in water for 24 hours. Fill a container with seed starting mix to about ½ inch from the top. Place your seeds 1 inch to 1 ½ inches below the soil surface. Gently water your seeds to keep moist, not soaking wet. Heat \u0026amp; humidity is critical for germination. Germination may occur in 1 week or as long as 3 months. Place the seed container on a heat mat under growing light(s) or in a sunny window. Keep your growing lights on 14 hours per day if you choose that method. Keep your heat mat on 24 hours per day. Once your seeds germinate, move each seed into its own container under the growing lights or a sunny area and on the heat mat. Keep your seedlings indoors for 2-3 months before transplanting outdoors in the spring. Harden off one week before moving outdoors or transplanting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eWe try to get all orders out the day of purchase, but processing time can run 1-3 days depending on volume. All orders are shipped USPS First Class with Tracking.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eleventradellc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47444228898978,"sku":"OM55A49","price":1.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0343\/0306\/files\/Output_380.jpg?v=1784540236","url":"https:\/\/eleventradellc.com\/products\/cherry-black-15-seeds-heirloom-nongmo-prunus-serotina","provider":"Eleventradellc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}