{"product_id":"10-early-richmond-cherry-seeds-cold-hardy-sour-cherry-tree","title":"10 Early Richmond Cherry Seeds - Cold Hardy Sour Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Richmond cherry is a classic sour cherry variety prized for its tart fruit and cold hardiness. The trees produce small to medium-sized, bright red cherries that are excellent for pies, preserves, and juices. Early Richmond is known for its reliability in cooler climates and its early ripening season, making it a favorite among home growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese seeds offer the opportunity to grow your own cold-hardy sour cherry tree. With proper care, you can enjoy beautiful spring blossoms and a harvest of tangy cherries in just a few years. Early Richmond is self-fertile, so a single tree can produce fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hardy sour cherry variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces tart, red cherries ideal for cooking and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile, no pollinator required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly ripening season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive spring flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus cerasus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratification needed; sow in fall or stratify for 90-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo grow Early Richmond cherry from seed, cold stratification is essential. You can simulate winter by placing seeds in a moist medium in the refrigerator for 90-120 days. After stratification, sow seeds about 1\/2 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide warmth (around 70°F) for germination. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or a nursery bed. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for final planting. Water regularly during the first year to establish a strong root system. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Early Richmond Cherry Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776247333174,"sku":"FOLIA-465","price":42.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7136788273_oi0o.jpg?v=1792468498","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/10-early-richmond-cherry-seeds-cold-hardy-sour-cherry-tree","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}