Lemon seeds: if you throw them away, you are doing it wrong! They are very useful!

Lemon seeds are one of these wastes: we tend to get rid of them almost instinctively, without knowing that they are worth their weight in gold. It’s just!

Lemon, in itself, is one of nature’s most precious fruits: very rich in vitamin C, fiber and potassium, it releases useful flavonoids to keep the skin young and elastic, also thanks to the presence of a good dose of vitamin E and beta-carotene. It strengthens the immune system, aids digestion and releases valuable nutrients that are essential to our well-being.

And then it is very useful in the kitchen not only for flavoring sweet and savory dishes, but also for household cleaning. The acid contained in its juice sanitizes, dissolves encrustations, mold and limescale, alone or in combination with limestone, in short, it is truly a 360 degree wonder.

The scientific name of the tree is Citrus limon, a plant belonging to the Rutaceae. It can reach up to 6 meters in height, but we can also grow it in a pot, if we live in a mild place. The fruits are harvested from November to April and are a beautiful bright yellow color. However, there are also limes: these are not unripe products, but the result obtained by forcing summer flowering. To do this, farmers deprive the trees of the irrigation necessary to make them germinate a second time in the year: the fruit will have a thin bark and juicy pulp, will better resist temperature changes and will be easily transportable. From human ingenuity well combined with the force of nature, new variations are born, very appreciable!

And the seeds?!

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