WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, MAKE TREES!<\/span><\/h2><\/div>Next time you juice a lemon, save some seeds to grow in your tree.\u00a0<\/font>Even in the coldest months, a productive lemon tree can grow inside your home.\u00a0<\/font>They are beautiful in appearance, from dark green leaves to snow-white flowers, and also exude a pleasant, refreshing scent.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/p>Growing a lemon tree from seed is surprisingly simple and something anyone can do if they have a warm, sunny windowsill.\u00a0<\/font>It will take a few years for it to bear fruit and blossom, but your hard work will pay off in the end.\u00a0<\/font>Citrus will grow in all parts of Australia, except in areas subject to severe frost.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/p>Citrus trees have great benefits<\/span><\/h4>- They can produce gloriously fragrant white flowers, sport glossy green leaves and brightly colored fruit: yellow, orange and green<\/span><\/li>
- The fruit remains on the tree in good condition for many months after ripening providing long-term self-preservation<\/span><\/li>
- Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and are great for winter health, including resistance to colds and flu<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
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<\/div>This is how you grow your lemon tree<\/span><\/h3>First you will need<\/span><\/p>- An organic lemon as non-organic lemons often contain non-germinating seeds<\/span><\/li>
- Fertile potting soil and natural fertilizers such as compost<\/span><\/li>
- A seedling pot approximately 24 inches wide by 12 inches deep<\/span><\/li>
- A vase six inches wide and six inches deep (this comes in handy further down the track)<\/span><\/li>
- A sunny place for indoor cultivation<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
Directions<\/span><\/h3>- Moisten the potting soil so that it is moist, but not soggy, all the way through.<\/span><\/li>
- Fill the smaller pot with soil, up to an inch below the rim.<\/span><\/li>
- Open your lemon and remove one seed.\u00a0<\/font>Remove all pulp from its surface.\u00a0<\/font>A good way to do this is to simply suck it until it’s clean.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/li>
- Don’t delay planting.\u00a0<\/font>The seed should still be moist when buried in the soil in the smallest pot.\u00a0<\/font>Plant the seed about half an inch deep in the middle of the pot.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/li>
- Gently spray the soil that is directly on top of the seed with water from a spray bottle.<\/span><\/li>
- Cover the pot with cling film, seal the edges with a good rubber band and poke small holes in the top with a pencil.<\/span><\/li>
- Place the pot in a warm, sunny place.<\/span><\/li>
- Spray more water from time to time, keeping the soil from drying out.\u00a0<\/font>However, do not cause puddles of water.\u00a0<\/font>Just keep the soil a little moist.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/li>
- After about two weeks, when the sprouts appear, remove the plastic cover.\u00a0<\/font>If you need additional light for your lemon plant, you can use a grow light to supplement the sunlight.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/li>
- Care for the young plant by keeping the soil moist, making sure it gets at least eight full hours of light a day, and giving it moderate doses of organic fertilizer such as compost.<\/span><\/li>
- Supervise your plant to make sure it is not attacked by insects or diseases.\u00a0<\/font>Remove brown and dead leaves when needed.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/li>
- When the plant outgrows its small pot, place it in the larger pot.\u00a0<\/font>You will follow much the same procedure when you replant it as when you first planted.\u00a0<\/font>Younger plants need more water than older plants, but all need adequate water.\u00a0<\/font>Don’t starve your poor plant after all that work to grow it!<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/li><\/ol>
Thanks to\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Eat Local Grown\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0for these great tips.<\/span><\/p>I’ve also seen people germinate seeds using a different method that requires a plastic bag, so if anyone is familiar with this, I’d love you to leave a comment below.<\/span><\/p>
Next time you juice a lemon, save some seeds to grow in your tree.\u00a0<\/font>Even in the coldest months, a productive lemon tree can grow inside your home.\u00a0<\/font>They are beautiful in appearance, from dark green leaves to snow-white flowers, and also exude a pleasant, refreshing scent.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/p> Growing a lemon tree from seed is surprisingly simple and something anyone can do if they have a warm, sunny windowsill.\u00a0<\/font>It will take a few years for it to bear fruit and blossom, but your hard work will pay off in the end.\u00a0<\/font>Citrus will grow in all parts of Australia, except in areas subject to severe frost.<\/font><\/font><\/span><\/p> First you will need<\/span><\/p> Thanks to\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Eat Local Grown\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0for these great tips.<\/span><\/p> I’ve also seen people germinate seeds using a different method that requires a plastic bag, so if anyone is familiar with this, I’d love you to leave a comment below.<\/span><\/p>Citrus trees have great benefits<\/span><\/h4>
<\/div>This is how you grow your lemon tree<\/span><\/h3>
Directions<\/span><\/h3>