How you can germinate lemon seeds in a paper towel

Lemons are easy to grow from seeds and are a wonderful plant. You can spread the seeds directly in the ground or in a resealable plastic bag with a damp paper towel.

This article shows you how to plant lemon seeds with paper towels.

Germination process of seeds in a paper towel

1-Moisten a paper towel and smooth it on a flat surface. Start by soaking a paper towel in water and then squeezing out the excess water. Place the damp paper towel on a flat surface and remove any wrinkles. The paper towel should fit in your zippered plastic bag or resealable. If the paper towel is too large, fold it in half or three.

2-Choose 5 to 10 lemon seeds from an organic lemon. Non-organic lemon seeds don't always grow, so it's a good idea to prepare at least 10 seeds to ensure a healthy selection. Look for seeds that are large and meaty. Ignore those who look shrunk or look like tiny white dots. These do not germinate and do not become healthy seeds.

Even if you only want to grow one lemon tree, it is a good idea to start with multiple seeds. Not all seeds will grow and not all plants will survive. Be careful not to overload the seeds. They should be at least three inches apart to leave room for their roots during germination.

3-Remember to keep the seeds in a cup of water overnight. This prevents the seeds from drying out during work. The seeds should stay moist. If they dry out, they will not germinate.

4-Clean the gel-like coating on each seed. You can do this by rinsing or sucking the seeds in cold water. This gel is filled with sugar, which can promote the growth of mold and bacteria.

5-You can also peel the other white layer to get a brown seed. Start peeling from the pointed end. You can pinch the tip with your fingernail or a knife and then pull off the outer shell. This will facilitate the germination of the seeds and speed up the process, but it is not necessary for the germination to take place.

6-Peel the brown seed coat as well. You may find that your seed is covered with a thin brown film. Use your fingernail to scrape off this coating

7-Put the seeds on the damp paper towel. Try to spread the seeds as evenly as possible so that the roots don't get tangled as they grow.

How to germinate lemon seeds in paper towels - sprouted seeds

8-Repeat the peeling process for the rest of the seeds and place them on the towel. Once the seeds are on the paper towel, they should stay moist. If you notice that they are drying out slowly, you should cover the paper towel with another wet paper towel or flip the first one over.

9-Slide the paper towel into a zip-up or resellable plastic bag and close the bag tightly. Do not use a plastic bag. You want the bag to be zipped or resold. This helps to trap moisture and store heat. Your seeds need both to germinate.

10- Keep the plastic bag in a dark, warm place until the seeds germinate. Keep the temperature between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. It will take a week or two. Some seedlings take three weeks to germinate.

11-Transplant the plants when the tail is about 8 inches long. Make a shallow hole (half an inch thick) in a pot of damp, well-drained soil, and then place the plant in the hole. Gently pat the soil around the seedling.

12- Put the pot in a warm and sunny place. Remember to water the plant and keep the soil moist. Do not let the floor get damp or dry.

Conclusion

Remember not to use colored or drawn sheets of paper towels to prevent ink from contaminating the seeds.

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