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4 foolproof tips to keep your lemons fresh
Create your own indoor lemon tree.
Dreaming of homemade lemons? Did you know that it’s possible to grow a lemon tree at home, even without a garden? A botanical adventure within reach.
The perfect potted lemon tree kit:
- Plump organic lemon seeds
- A special soil for citrus fruits or Mediterranean plants
- A pot with holes for good drainage
- A location bathed in light
Step-by-step instruction:
- After chopping your lemon, pick out the most beautiful seeds.
- Clean them gently before placing them in slightly damp potting soil.
- Cover the container with plastic wrap or a transparent bag to create a little greenhouse and keep the humidity in.
- Place your plant near a very bright window (at least 8 hours of sunlight every day).
- When the first shoots emerge, remove the cover and water lightly.
There’s no need to be a gardening expert! With a little care and plenty of sunshine, you’ll soon be able to enjoy a lovely, fragrant shrub… and, who knows, maybe even your own lemons.