Don't throw away pomegranate seeds - wash them with water and in 7 days they'll grow into a small potted plant
The short holiday has passed in the blink of an eye, and I wonder if everyone put on a little weight while staying at home? They say every festival adds three jin, and on closer look, it's three kg! The days at home really are comfortable - whatever you want to eat is right there on the table, you grab a bit and pop it in your mouth when you feel like it, and when you don't, you lie on the sofa watching TV. Is that how you spent it too?
When it comes to the fruit you absolutely should eat in October, Huahua thinks pomegranate is one you must not miss. Why do I say that? Even though pomegranates are a bit of a hassle to eat, you can't resist how sweet they are! When Huahua eats them at home, I always peel the pomegranate into a big bowl and scoop it up with a spoon - that's the satisfying way to eat it!
Don't be fooled by how many seeds a pomegranate has - those seeds are actually very useful if you keep them! Anyway, you're just idling at home, so hurry up and put the pomegranate seeds into a flower pot, and in just a few days they'll grow into a small potted plant! Don't believe me? Let Huahua explain!
After eating the pomegranate, keep some of the seeds and put them in clean water. Remember to rub off and wash clean the transparent skin on the outside of the seeds, then leave them in a cool, ventilated place to dry in the shade. When preparing the soil, it's best to use soil that is fairly nutrient-rich and has strong air permeability, because pomegranate is a drought-tolerant fruit, so air permeability is very important.
If you find buying nutrient-rich soil too much trouble, the garden soil from the garden downstairs will do too. Before burying the seeds in the soil, first soak the seeds in warm water for about 6 hours, then bury them in the soil, and finally water a little to keep the soil slightly moist. Keep it in a cool, ventilated place, and in about 7 days you'll be able to see the little pomegranate potted plant!
Besides pomegranate, fruits we normally eat like pomelo, mandarin orange, or apple can all have their seeds kept to make into potted plants. The method is fairly simple, similar to pomegranate seeds: wash the seeds clean, leave them in a cool place to dry in the shade, then soak the seeds in water. You can also put them in a moist cloth to speed up sprouting. If the environment is rather cold, it's best to keep them indoors, and a temperature of about 15-25°C will do.
Once the soil is ready, bury the seeds in it. Since these are all fruit seeds, it's best not to bury them too deep, as that is not good for the seeds sprouting. Finally, water the small potted plant a little and keep it in a place with diffused sunlight.
Barring accidents, in about a week you'll basically see the plant's little sprouts and leaves appear, and gradually they'll grow into a small potted plant. Placing it on a desk or next to a computer is a very good choice. However, it's best not to expect it to bear fruit - a small potted plant is what's cute! Hurry up and give it a try too!