How to Grow a Lemon Tree from a Lemon Seed
Lemon trees are great for growing indoors. They just need a sunny spot by a window, the right soil, and a bit of patience. Although it might take some years for an indoor lemon tree to bloom and produce fruit, its shiny leaves and fast growth make it a thrilling plant to have.
To help you grow a lemon tree from a seed, let’s look at the important steps.
Supplies required:
One or two lemons, ideally organic.
A little plastic bag with a zipper and a piece of paper.
Soil for citrus plants that doesn’t have any germs, or a mix of moss, perlite, vermiculite, and natural fertilizer.
Pots that are 4 inches in size, made of terracotta or plastic.
Also, you will need a warm and shady place for the seeds to sprout and a sunny place once the lemon trees have grown.
Growing seeds in paper towels:
Gathering Seeds:
Gather the seeds from a ripe organic lemon.
Use at least 5 seeds because not all of them may sprout.
Wash and dry the seeds.
You can choose to remove the white part inside.
If you want, remove the white part of the seed to help it sprout faster without harming the plant.
Cover with a wet paper towel.
Put the seeds on a paper towel, spray them until they are slightly wet, and then cover them with another paper towel.
Put a seal in a plastic bag and write down the date.
Put in a cozy, shaded spot.
Keep the bag in a warm and shady spot, away from any breezes.
Wait for the seeds to start growing.
After 2 to 4 weeks, or when the roots are 1 to 2 inches long, the seeds are ready.
Get the soil and pots ready.
Pots need to be at least 3 inches wide and 4 inches high.
Use a soil mix with citrus or make your own mix with peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, and organic fertilizer.
Divide Young Plants:
Gently remove the young plants from the paper towel.
Growing Young Plants:
Plant young plants about 1 inch deep, making sure to leave space for the roots.
Keep the soil damp until each plant has 4-5 leaves.
Slowly transfer plants to a window with lots of sunlight.
Ensure they do not become dry.
Change how much you water.
Let the top layer of soil dry out about 1 inch before watering again, but keep the soil moist overall.
Moving plants from one place to another.
After 3 years, when the lemon tree is healthy, move it to your garden.
Cover plants to keep them safe from freezing temperatures in cold areas.
Time it takes for fruit to grow:
It takes around three years after planting for a lemon tree to start producing fruit that you can eat and pick.
Lemon trees grown from seeds usually take three to six years to start producing fruit.
Providing constant and caring attention is essential for their growth.
Have fun watching a lemon tree grow from a seed and enjoy the delicious lemons you will get from it!
