How to make lemon seeds germinate quickly

Lemon seed germination environmental requirements

When the lemon is ripe, you can peel out the seeds, soak them in water for at least 48 hours, peel off the outer layer of seed coat and film, revealing the yellow seeds.

Lemon seeds like warm and humid environment, and like soil with good drainage and deep soil layer. It is best to plant them in soil rich in organic base. You can choose to mix rotten soil, forest soil, and garden soil, put the lemon seeds in it, then cover the soil surface with a layer of coarse sand, and pour in an appropriate amount of water.

Lemon seed germination process

It is best to choose lemons that are naturally mature and growing well. If you use seeds that are not fully ripe, the germination rate will be relatively low. After taking them out, wash the pulp on the surface, and then put them in clean water to germinate. Place them in a warm environment, change the water once a day, and they will germinate in about a week.

Lemon seeds sprout directly

It is best to soak the lemon seeds first to germinate, which can increase the speed of germination. In the warm areas in the south, you can slowly see the sprouts breaking out of the seeds in about a week.

How to make lemon seeds germinate quickly

Prepare two paper towels and keep them moist, then place plump, naturally ripened lemon seeds in the middle of the paper towels, seal them in a closed plastic bag, and hang them on a window that can absorb sunlight. This provides a warm and humid environment, so that the lemon seeds can germinate faster.

Lemon seed germination planting method

Choose plump, strong, large and complete lemon seeds. Try to choose as many lemon seeds as possible to avoid some seeds failing to germinate. Rub off the film with your hands, being careful not to damage the germination point of the seeds. Then soak them in clean water and place them in a warm place away from light to germinate. It will take about a week, and you need to change the water every day.

After soaking for a week, you can plant the lemon seeds in loose and fertile soil. Water them every day to keep the soil moist. The planting density of the seeds can be slightly larger. After about 7 days, they will germinate. After the seedlings have grown for a period of time, the weak seedlings can be removed.