How Do You Grow A Meyer Lemon From Seed?
This article will show you how easy it is to grow a Meyer lemon tree from seed. Most people would buy a tree from a nursery for $50-$75 without knowing that they can grow their own for very cheap. This approach may take longer to see fruit, but it is much more rewarding. Buy a meyer lemon. Most supermarkets carry them in the fall and winter. Extract the seeds and make sure there is no juicy flesh still attached. Put the seeds in a wet paper towel and place in an area that gets warm everyday – like a windowsill or near a heater. Make sure that the paper towel is moist everyday and wait for up to two weeks for the seedlings to germinate. Once the seeds have germinated, pick one and plant it in your container. Plant the seed twice as deep as the seed is tall. Place the seed roots down in the soil. Cover and water thoroughly. Within a few weeks you will see the stem and first leaves appear. Make sure the seedling gets enough light and water. Congratulations! Over the next four years you wi
