How Do Cherries Spread Their Seeds? A Detailed Explanation of the Methods

Cherry is a red fruit, and the fruit is nearly spherical, with a diameter of only 0.9-1.3 cm. Inside the flesh there is a seed, which can be sown. So, how do cherries spread their seeds?

1. How do cherries spread their seeds?

Cherries spread their seeds by means of small birds and other animals. The cherry seeds are eaten by small birds or other animals, and because the seeds are not easy to digest, they are excreted along with the droppings. In this way, the cherry seeds are spread to various places, and then fall to the ground, take root and sprout.

2. How are cherry seeds sown?

First, cut through the skin and flesh of the cherry fruit, take out the seeds, wash off the flesh attached to the seeds with clean water, and then place them in a cool place to dry for 1-2 days. Then, sow the seeds directly in the soil, and they will germinate about 10-30 days after sowing. Cherry seeds germinate easily, but germination is not uniform, and the seeds produced by some plants often lack viable embryos, so the germination rate is often lower than 30%.

3. How much does a jin of cherries cost?

According to information provided by the Ministry of Commerce National Agricultural Products Business Information Public Service Platform, the latest prices of cherries are as follows: Beijing Fengtai District Xinfadi Agricultural Products Wholesale Market sells at 50.7 yuan/kg, Anhui Hefei Zhougudui Agricultural Products Wholesale Market sells at 29 yuan/kg, Shandong Jinan Dikou Fruit Wholesale Market sells at 26 yuan/kg, Guangdong Shantou Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Center sells at 128 yuan/kg, Beijing Tongzhou Baliqiao Agricultural Products Center Wholesale Market sells at 26 yuan/kg. The above prices are for reference only, and the specific prices are subject to local conditions.