What You Will Need
Whether you want lemons to squeeze on your food, put in your water, or in order to make lemonade, there are a few things you’ll need to grow the tree:
An organic lemon (inorganic lemon seeds don’t germinate as well) High-quality potting soil A 6″ deep by 6″ wide pot A 12″ deep by 24″ pot for transferring the plant A spray bottle for watering Plastic wrap and a rubber band A sunny spot in your house and/or a grow lamp Organic citrus fertilizer with nitrogen (optional, but recommended for best results)
How to Grow It
Once you have all your materials, take these steps and you’ll have your very own lemon tree! (Keep in mind, the best time to grow a lemon tree is in the spring – but that doesn’t mean it must be in the spring, it will just be easier.) Once you’re finished with all 12 steps, you will have successfully grown your very own lemon tree from a seed in your own home! You should feel accomplished. Be sure to take good care of it, and it will continue producing lemons for you for years to come. Tip: For best results, continue to fertilize the lemon tree with an organic fertilizer every month from spring through summer. The fertilizer will help your lemon tree grow and produce bigger and better lemons! Now you know how to grow a lemon tree from a seed. Give yourself a pat on the back! Be sure to share this article so we can bring more lemon trees into the world. Happy growing, and good luck!
