How to Grow Citrus Trees from Seed
Step-by-step instructions for taking seeds from citrus fruits including oranges and lemons and growing them into houseplants.
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 Citrus fruit (any type with seeds) ripe
- 1 Plant tag or fruit sticker with name
- 1 Food storage bag or container with lid
Instructions
- Remove seeds from ripe citrus fruit. Do not cut seeds.
- Test seeds for viability by placing them in a cup of water. Keep seeds that sink to bottom.
- Remove seed coat by clipping off pointy end with nail clippers and peeling away shell.
- Place seeds one inch apart on moist (not dripping wet) paper towels.
- Carefully fold towel and place in plastic food bag. Add tag/fruit label for tracking. Stash in warm, dark cabinet.
- Put reminder in phone to check seeds every 3 days.
- When roots are at least one-inch long, plant one inch deep in potting mix.
- Water regularly. Do not allow to dry out or overwater. Grow in indirect, warm sun.
- For feeding, follow instructions on citrus fertilizer label.
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