Sour cherry pits are often discarded as waste, but they can actually be used for a variety of purposes. Here are a few ideas for what you can do with sour cherry pits:
- Plant a cherry tree: Sour cherry pits can be used to grow new cherry trees. Simply soak the pits in water for 24 hours, then plant them in a pot of soil. Keep the pot in a warm location and water it regularly. The pits should germinate within a few weeks.
- Make cherry pit tincture: Cherry pit tincture is a natural remedy that can be used to relieve pain and inflammation. To make cherry pit tincture, you will need to collect a large number of cherry pits. Once you have collected the pits, you will need to dry them thoroughly. Once the pits are dry, you can grind them into a powder. Next, you will need to combine the cherry pit powder with a high-proof alcohol, such as vodka or brandy. Let the mixture sit for several weeks, shaking it occasionally. After several weeks, strain the tincture and store it in a glass bottle.
- Use as a natural exfoliant: Cherry pit powder can be used as a natural exfoliant. To use it, simply mix a small amount of cherry pit powder with water or your favorite cleanser. Gently massage the mixture into your skin in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
- Add to compost: Sour cherry pits can be added to your compost pile. They will help to add nutrients to your compost and improve the soil’s drainage.
I hope these tips help you to make the most of your sour cherry pits!
Additional tips:
- When planting cherry pits, it is important to use fresh pits. Older pits are less likely to germinate.
- When making cherry pit tincture, be sure to use a high-proof alcohol. This will help to extract the beneficial compounds from the cherry pits.
- When using cherry pit powder as an exfoliant, be gentle. Do not scrub too hard, as this can irritate your skin.
Here are some additional benefits of using sour cherry pits:
- Cherry pit tincture is said to be effective in relieving pain from arthritis, gout, and muscle aches.
- Cherry pit powder can help to improve the appearance of your skin by removing dead skin cells.
- Adding cherry pits to your compost pile can help to improve the soil’s fertility.
Here are some other uses for sour cherry pits:
- Make a cherry pit pillow: Cherry pit pillows can be used to relieve pain and inflammation. To make a cherry pit pillow, you will need to collect a large number of cherry pits. Once you have collected the pits, you will need to dry them thoroughly. Once the pits are dry, you can fill a pillowcase with them.
- Use as a natural air freshener: Cherry pits can be used to make a natural air freshener. To do this, simply place a few cherry pits in a small bowl and place the bowl in your room. The pits will release a pleasant, cherry-like scent.
I hope this blog post has given you some new ideas for using sour cherry pits. Please let me know if you have any other questions.