Don't throw away the leftover pomegranate seeds - wash them and in 7 days they'll grow into a tiny potted plant
Speaking of the fruit you absolutely must eat in October, Huahua thinks pomegranate is one you can't 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 them into a big bowl and scoop them out with a spoon - that's the satisfying way to eat them!
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 tiny 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 nutritious and fertile with strong air permeability, because pomegranate is a drought-tolerant fruit and air permeability is very important.
If you find buying nutritious, fertile soil too much trouble, the garden soil from the flowerbed downstairs will do too. Before burying the seeds in the soil, first soak them 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 usually eat like pomelo, orange, or apple can all have their seeds saved to make potted plants. The method is fairly simple, similar to pomegranate seeds: wash the seeds clean, let them dry in the shade in a cool place, then soak the seeds in water. You can also put them in a moist cloth to speed up sprouting. If the environment is fairly cold, it's best to keep them indoors, at a temperature of about 15-25 degrees.
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 isn't good for the seeds to sprout. Finally, water the little potted plant a bit and keep it in a place with scattered sunlight.
If nothing goes wrong, 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 great choice. However, it's best not to expect it to bear fruit - a tiny potted plant is what makes it cute! Why not give it a try too?