{"product_id":"sweetheart-cherry-seeds-late-season-red-cherry-tree-10-seeds","title":"Sweetheart Cherry Seeds - Late Season Red Cherry Tree (10 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweetheart Cherry is a popular late-season sweet cherry variety known for its large, heart-shaped, bright red fruit. The tree is vigorous and productive, making it a rewarding choice for home orchards and edible landscapes. Sweetheart cherries are prized for their sweet, rich flavor and firm texture, ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. The tree also offers ornamental value with beautiful spring blossoms and attractive foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing cherry trees from seeds is a fun and educational gardening project. These seeds are open-pollinated, so the resulting trees may exhibit variations in fruit characteristics. For best results, provide proper stratification and care during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large, heart-shaped, red sweet cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-season harvest extends the cherry season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous and productive tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy spring blossoms and attractive foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit is excellent for fresh eating and culinary uses\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 avium 'Sweetheart'\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, fertile 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 5-8\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 15-20 feet (with pruning can be kept smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratification recommended; sow in fall or stratify seeds for 2-3 months before planting\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 Sweetheart cherry from seeds, start by stratifying the seeds to break dormancy. Mix seeds with moist peat moss or sand and refrigerate for 2-3 months. After stratification, sow seeds about 1 inch deep in well-draining potting 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 sunny garden location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. Protect young trees from frost and pests as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Sweetheart Cherry Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836006007094,"sku":"FOLIA2-1713","price":42.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7139912415_j09t.jpg?v=1793097175","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/sweetheart-cherry-seeds-late-season-red-cherry-tree-10-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}