How To Grow An Unlimited Supply Of Lemons Using Just 1 Seed

"If life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is a common adage. But what if you were able to grow your own lemons and never needed to be given any? That's what would happen: unlimited lemonade and fresh lemons whenever you wanted!

Because of this, I'll demonstrate to you how to grow a lemon tree inside your home from a single lemon seed. Let's first discuss some of the health advantages of lemons.

Health Benefits of Lemons

Although lemons aren't usually the first fruit you think of when looking for a snack, there is no denying the fruit's potent health advantages.

First of all, they are incredibly high in vitamin C, which makes them excellent for curing common illnesses like the flu or a cold. Unknown vitamin C facts include the fact that it can also be used to treat more severe illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Inflammation and the harmful effects of free radicals on the body are also lessened by it.

Other flavonoids that have antioxidant and anticancer properties can also be found in lemons.

How To Grow A Lemon Tree

What You’ll Need:

• Store-bought lemon
• Potting soil
• Pot/container
• Grow lights or an area with a lot of sun
• Breathable plastic film

 

Planting Your Seed:

1. Dampen your potting soil by putting it into a bucket and mixing it with some water
2. Fill your container with the moistened soil, leaving about an inch of space below its rim
3. Slice open your lemon and look a seed that’s in decent shape
4. Suck on the seed so that all of the flesh is removed, making sure that it doesn’t dry out (it needs to be moist when planted)
5. Plant your seed about a half inch beneath the soil and water it with a squirt bottle or gently with a watering can
6. Cover your container with the breathable plastic to make sure that it stays warm and moist, and place it in a warm area. Make sure it is not too damp, however, as too much moisture will cause the seed to rot, try to find a nice balance
7. Observe it for the next week or two and keep and eye on the area where you planted the seed. When you notice it begin to sprout, remove the plastic cover
8. Once the plant has sprouted move it to an area that is still warm, but that has a lot of direct sunlight

 

Caring For Your Plant:

1. Make sure that your soil is moist at all times, especially when the lemon tree is young. Do not let the water build up, however, and make sure that your container has drainage holes.
2. Your plant will need at least eight hours of direct sunlight every day, so make sure it is in a place where it will get that
3. As with most other plants, make sure to add fertilizer to it when needed
4. When your tree begins to get larger, you may need to transplant it to a larger container. If it gets too big for your home, you can move to your backyard, front porch or balcony if you live in an apartment.