Peaches are dramatic. They need a cold winter to convince them it’s time to wake up. This is called stratification, and it’s just a fancy way of saying “put the seed in the fridge for a while.”
Take your little almond seed, wrap it in a slightly damp (not soaking wet) paper towel. Then pop that bundle into a ziplock bag. Label it “Peach Baby” so your roommate doesn’t mistake it for a leftover snack.
Stick it in the fridge for about 8 to 12 weeks. Yes, months. Patience, grasshopper. Check it every few weeks—if the paper towel dries out, spritz it with water. You want it to feel like a cool, damp cave, not a swamp.
