I know seed soaking is not a good test to check if a seed is viable but are peach seeds (bonanza) supposed to float first and then sink? I'm removed the kernels/embryo from inside the hard pit! I've put 3 kernels in warm water and straightaway one floats (bigger healthy looking seed) and two sinks (dried and more wrinkles). Which one is more likely to germinate? Thanks
Some seed soaking is specific to certain types of seeds.
These articles cover some of the basics of this treatment.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soaking-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/nicking-plant-seeds.htm
my peaches grew large and beautiful. Full of color and bountiful. the perfect peach in all respects except one...they would not ripen. They were hard as a rock and nothing i could do would ripen them before they would rot. HELP! thanking you in advance Joe Fidler, Algonac MI 48001
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-harvesting.htm
What do I need to spray on my tree?
This is usually caused by insect damage. Beetles, and flies of many sorts enjoy sucking sap from these fruits.
This collection of articles will give you more information on how to craft your own pest control with ingredients that you likely have in your kitchen already: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic
Hi do peach seeds need dark to germinate? I've put peach seeds in the fridge with a damp paper towel! Only thing is, my fridge has a led light that is always on! Would this affect the germination? And has it ruined my seed? It's been in the fridge for over 2 months now! Thanks
If you did not remove the tough stone hull, then this can take a half year or more. That light is not reaching the true seed, and will not reach the true seed until that stone has dissolved.
To make this faster (With gloves, since all Prunus species contain cyanogenic glycosides in the seeds) you will need to carefully crush the seed with a hammer on the side of the seed where it would normally split. Then put these into soil in your fridge for a month or so until you see action from the seeds.
Now, on another note... If your fridge LED is staying on, even when you close it, I would look into replacing that. Light getting to food during storage is terrible, and will help mold and bacteria grow. You may want to contact the manufacturer.
So does light affect the germination process of peach seed? I've got the seed embryos/kernels and placed them in a wet towel for 2 months now! The fridge (drinks fridge) light is always on and can not be switched off! My main question is do peach seed need dark environment to germinate or it doesn't matter?
I'm not sure if this is a continuation, or a duplicate, but I have answered the question on the original.
Light does not matter, especially if these have not been cracked out of the outer stone (carefully, since prussic acid is quite dangerous, so wear gloves.)
In short, no. Light will not play near the role that temperature, conditions, and time will.
If you leave them in the shell, then you may not see action for upwards of 6 months or so.
Please refer to my original answer for a faster way to germinate these.
ELBERTA PEACH TREE HAS SEMI RIPE PEACHES NOW,FIRST OF JULY. USUALLY NOT READY UNTIL AUG. SOME ARE SPLITTING MAYBE FROM AN UNUSUALLY HOT MAY. I PICKED 20 SEMI RIPE. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO FINISH RIPENING THEM. PLEASE BE SPECIFIC. THANKS!!
A semi-ripe peach placed in a closed-up brown paper bag will usually ripen within a day or so. Keep the peaches in this kind of dry, dark environment and check on them periodically. If you want to slow the ripening on some of them, refrigerate them and do the paper bag routine when you're ready. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-harvesting.htm
ARE THEY STILL EDIBLE?
It could be bacterial spot or peach scab. Peeling the fruit should get the spots off. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm