How to Plant Lemon Seeds? A Detailed Guide to Growing Lemon Seeds

If you have ever seen a lemon tree in bloom, you are sure to love it. It grows lush and verdant, with oval, deep green leaves that have a glossy surface. The delicate white flowers carry the fragrance of lemon, too wonderful for words, full of an alluring fresh scent. How could anyone not like it? Below, let us share the specific method for growing lemons in pots. Those who love life, come and give it a try too.

1. Seed selection

Choose a fully ripe lemon and take out the seeds, because the seeds of fruit that is not fully ripe have a lower germination rate, and even if they can germinate, they are not easy to keep alive. After taking them out, select seeds that are large and plump.

2. Germination

Wash the selected seeds once in clean water, and carefully rub off the thin film on them with your hands. At this point, be careful not to damage the sprouting point, which is the slightly pointed part of the seed. After handling them, soak them in clean water and place them in a warm, dark place. They can sprout in about a week. Note that during this period the water must be changed every day.

3. Potting

After soaking for about a week and sprouting, they can be moved into the potting soil. Simply press the seeds directly into the soil. After transplanting, water lightly or spray water in small amounts every day. The soil must be kept moist. Use soil that has good air permeability and is loose and fertile.

4. Thinning seedlings

After planting, small seedlings can grow in about a week. After they have grown for a period of time, remove the thinner and more crowded seedlings, so that the remaining seedlings can grow better.