First, you need to rescue that pit from its fruity prison. Give it a good rinse under cold water to remove every last sticky fiber of peach flesh. If you leave any goo on there, mold will show up—and mold is a party pooper for your seed.
Now, let the pit dry on a paper towel for a day or two. Don’t worry if it looks like a tiny, wrinkled brain. That’s normal. Your job is to resist the urge to crack it open with a nutcracker—we’re not making a snack here.
