The vivid citrus fruits known as lemons have long been a staple in Mediterranean cooking and household remedies due to their distinctive flavor. These tangy fruits first appeared in Asia and then spread to other parts of the world via commerce.
Although their juice and zest are used as garnishes in many meals and sweets, the seeds are sometimes disregarded and thrown away. Let’s explore ways to make the most of every part of the lemon, even the seeds.
First, plant your own lemon tree: When you’ve had a lemon, save the seeds:
Before drying them off with a paper towel, give them a quick rinse in water at room temperature.
Gently remove the seed’s outer coating with tweezers.
Put the seed in a jar that holds yogurt and cover it with wet cotton. Leave it there for about a week.
A little sprout will appear from the seed after approximately one week.
Till the sprout begins to show signs of little roots, keep it wet and nurture it.
Plant your sprout in a container filled with a soil-perlite combination that allows for good drainage.
Put the potted sprout in a warm, sunny place out of the path of drafts, and make sure the soil stays moist.
Your seedling, if given enough time and attention, can blossom into a lemon tree, bearing delicious fruit for you to enjoy.
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