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Then they dry them slowly, carefully, then they put them in a handkerchief and perhaps with tweezers they try to remove the skin that covers the seed . As the seed is moist, the skin is soft, making it a simple operation compared to what you think. All you need to do is pull a corner of the skin. Then the seed should be put to germinate in a jar of yogurt with a moistened cotton ball inside.
After a week at most a small green stem will appear . Only when the roots have formed can it be planted in a pot with soft, draining soil. It is stored in a warm place, the ideal temperature between 18° and 26°C. It is important that there is plenty of light, the sun should not be direct.
The cup method
Lemon seeds can also germinate in the cup. All you need to do is fill a cup with soft soil . Then we proceed to plant the seeds in a spiral shape, to prevent them from intertwining as they grow.
The soil must always be moist , in a few days the lemon plant will emerge, which little by little will grow and fill the terrace.
How to care for the newcomer
They are certainly not children, but plants are still important and therefore have to be carefully cared for. After getting a beautiful lemon plant, it will need to be cared for for at least 5 years before it gives birth to a real lemon.
In the meantime, you will have to water it every day, sometimes several times a day, especially in summer during times of very high temperatures . Next, you will have to be careful that no parasites attack the plant.
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