Locate a red plum tree, and wait until late summer when the plums fall off of the tree. Pick up a fruit from the ground that is not rotten and that has not been chewed on by animals.
Place the red plum on a kitchen cutting board, and cut into it with a knife until you meet resistance. Cut the remainder of the flesh away from the plum to reveal the inner seed, which is large pit.
Hold the plum seed under running water, and rub it with your hands to remove the remainder of the pulp.
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Lay the plum pit in a dry location for one to two weeks to allow it to dry completely. Store it in a cool, dry location until you are ready to plant it.
Wait until the late fall, after the first frost occurs, and look for an outdoor planting location that has well-drained, fertile soil and direct sun.
Dig a 4-inch deep hole, and insert the plum seed into it. Cover the seed completely with soil, and press down on the top of the soil to compact it.
Water the soil to a 5-inch depth immediately after planting. The plum tree will emerge from the soil in the early spring, at which time you should resume watering.
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