I'm trying to grow a lemon tree from a seed. I started by using a lemon seed that didn't have a shell, wrapped it in a wet paper towel, and kept it in a bag in the dark for a week to germinate. Unfortunately, that didn't work out, so I planted the unsprouted seed in soil, watered it, and covered it with Saran Wrap to maintain humidity. I'm feeling uncertain about whether this will work. Does anyone have any tips?
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Keep in mind that if your seed does sprout, it probably won't produce the same lemons you expect. Most citrus trees are cultivars that are cloned from cuttings or grafted onto different rootstocks, so you might end up with a plant that’s pretty thorny instead. Just a heads up!
Honestly, all you can do is wait and see. That's part of the process. It might take a while, so hang in there!
I grew Meyer lemons from seeds, and it took a lot of patience! I started with a bunch of seeds in potting soil covered with a plastic bag. They took weeks to sprout—a couple of months for one of them! They're tiny now, though, and I’ve moved them to the greenhouse with their mom to hopefully thrive. So, patience is key!
I’ve been trying to get some lemon seeds going in solo cups for over a month, and I'm starting to get impatient. It’s good to know there's still hope. I might try that dryer trick you mentioned!
Funny enough, my family has a tree that's a mix of lemon and orange, so you never know what you'll get!