How to Grow a Lemon from a Seed: Anyone Can Do It
The first step is to obtain lemon seeds or seedlings.
They can be purchased at gardening stores. To grow a tree from seed, you can use a lemon fruit from the store.
Simply remove the seeds from the inside and rinse them under running water.
This removes sugar from the surface, which is a breeding ground for fungi and can interfere with the growth of the lemon tree, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Then lightly damage the surface of the lemon seeds, for example with sandpaper or a knife. This makes it easier for the seeds to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Place a layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the pot, then add some soil so that it fills 3/4 of the pot's height. Press the seed into the center of the soil - it should be about 1.5 centimeters from the surface. Then water the soil with a watering can.
Wrap the pot of seeds in film on top and make small holes in it to allow air to pass through.
Place the seeded lemon in a sunny place where the temperature is about 16-20 degrees Celsius. If there is not enough sun, it is worth buying a special lamp for growing plants, which will provide the necessary conditions for growing plants.
Until the seeds germinate, the soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the sprouts appear in a few weeks, you can remove the foil.
How to Care for a Lemon Tree? Some Golden Tips
Lemons grow in places with a warm, dry climate, so these conditions are most suitable for their development. In summer, it is recommended to put the pot on the balcony. In the cold season, lemons fall into a state of rest. Then it is best to store it at home, in a dry place at a temperature of 10-15 degrees Celsius.
The soil in which the lemon grows should be constantly moist. However, be careful with overwatering, as excess moisture causes root rot.
Sufficient sunlight is the key to success, but lemons do not tolerate direct strong sun. Therefore, it makes sense to place them in a bright place, but so that they are not exposed to direct rays of light.
A young lemon tree should be repotted once a year into a slightly wider pot (2-3 centimeters is enough). It should also be fertilized regularly.
Lemons react badly to the presence of gas, which is used in kitchen stoves. If you have such a device, it is advisable not to place it in the kitchen.
It takes a lot of... a lot of patience. It may take several years for the tree to bloom and bear fruit. If you plan to grow lemons for the fruit, it is best to plant a sapling from an already fruiting lemon tree. A plant grown from seed does not always bear fruit.
Even if you don't manage to grow lemons, it's an ornamental plant, so you won't regret planting it. Plus, its leaves emit a pleasant aroma that can have a relaxing effect (some sources claim it can relieve headaches).
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