How to plant pomelo seeds in pots? Detailed explanation of how long they can live and the fruiting issue

Pomelo, also known as you, wendan, xiangluan, zhuluan, neizi, etc. The flesh is edible, the peel can be used as medicine, and the seeds can also be planted, so how do you plant its potted seeds? How long can it live? Will it bear fruit? According to Aunt Li, a potted flower grower, potted pomelo seeds can bloom, but will not bear fruit. Moreover, pomelo likes light and tolerates drought, so it is better to place it in a bright and ventilated spot on the balcony. Water it once the soil dries out completely. It likes fertilizer and water, so when watering it is better to add some complete-element compound fertilizer. It is afraid of waterlogging and freezing, so pay attention to keeping it warm in winter.

How do you plant pomelo seeds in pots?

Before planting pomelo, first prepare enough seeds and try to fill a pot. When burying the seeds in the soil, bury them evenly, with each seed spaced a certain distance apart.

1. Remove the outer skin

After soaking the seeds in clean water, a soft gelatinous substance will appear, and then the seed coat will begin to soften. You can peel off the outer skin of the pomelo seeds completely, which ensures a better germination rate. As shown in the picture above, the upper left corner shows the seeds just taken out, the right side shows their outer skin, which needs to be removed, and the lower left corner shows the pomelo with the outer skin removed, which can be planted directly.

2. Soak, then plant

You can first soak the seeds with the outer skin removed in clean water for half a day or a whole day to improve the germination rate, or you can plant them directly into the potting soil, though the germination time will be a little longer.

3. Planting the seeds

Planting pomelo seeds is very simple. Place the seeds evenly with the pointed ends facing down. If you want a good-looking potted plant, you need to place them patiently. You can choose loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil, and you can spread a layer of granular stones on top to make the potted plant more attractive.

4. Add soil

Fill the container with soil to about 8 to 9 parts full; there is no need to fill it completely. A layer of granular stones needs to be spread on top so that it looks more attractive.

Place the seeds according to the density you want. If you are not sure about the germination position of the seeds, just lay them flat, and they will correct their direction of growth on their own.

5. Cover the surface with granular soil

Spread small pebbles or gravel on top. This can keep the soil moist, increase the aesthetic appeal, and also prevent fungus gnat invasion and avoid pest disturbance.

6. Increase temperature and keep moist

After planting, water thoroughly. When planting indoors in winter, a warm and moist environment needs to be maintained, so we need to cover them with plastic film. You can directly cover them with a plastic bag and replenish water in time to increase temperature and keep moist.

7. Planting tips

During the planting period, you need to replenish water frequently, keep the potting medium slightly moist, ensure the growing temperature is above 15 degrees, maintain sufficient scattered light, and keep a certain level of environmental humidity. After germination, remove the plastic film and let it receive full light.

About one month after sowing, you can get a very beautiful pot of pomelo.