Lambert
Cherry (Sweet) in the US

Now, starting cherries from seed is a two-year project before you even see fruit, like the app says, about 730 days to harvest. Most of us, me included, find it much easier to buy bare-root or potted young trees to "sow" or plant out. The best time for this depends on your USDA zone, but generally, it’s late winter to early spring, or sometimes fall in warmer spots. For example, folks in zones 3-5 might plant April-May, while those in zone 10 could plant January or even November-December. Always check your local last frost date before planting out. Dig a hole wide enough for the roots, make sure the graft union stays above soil level, and give it a good drink.

Once you've got your young tree in the ground, it's all about giving it a good start. Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil, that's crucial. Sweet cherries need plenty of space, so think about their mature size – usually 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) tall and wide, unless you've got a dwarf variety. Staking is a good idea for the first few years, especially in windy spots, to help the trunk establish strong roots. You won't find plug plants for these, like I say, it's trees you're after.