QuestionsHow to growFruitPlums and CherriesGrowing Plums from Stones 0 Vote Up Vote Down John Cullen asked 14 years ago 1.How should I store and bring on Plum stones to maximise their chances of germination? 2.What would cause carrots to grow like a bunch of gnarled up tree roots? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Plum stones can sprout but resultant trees are of doubtful value adnn can take a few years to flower and fruit. If you wnat to try, sow fresh Carrots can get roots triwsted by being to closely sown or having too much manure or compost dug in the bed.