11.04.2024

Learn how to plant a young lemon tree in a cup

By liliaturcin5

To perfume the house we almost always use industrial products, loaded with chemicals and harmful products that we end up inhaling throughout the day.

In this article we propose an excellent alternative to give our homes a very pleasant aroma, while adding an element of great aesthetic value. The solution is simple:  plant a lemon in a cup  .

Very rich in nutrients and very versatile in the kitchen, lemon has an incomparable aroma and a small plant is enough to guarantee an intense aroma throughout the house.

How to grow lemon in a cup?

  1. Obtain the seeds from 5 to 10 lemons, selecting them carefully to eliminate any damage or cuts.
  2. Put the seeds in a glass of water and discard any that float: you will only need those that settle at the bottom of the glass.
  3. Dry the seeds well with absorbent paper.
  4. Put some dark, damp potting soil in a cup, then put in the seeds until almost the entire surface of the potting soil is covered.
  5. Cover with a layer of small gravel.
  6. Seedlings will appear after about 10-15 days. From this moment on, water every morning with a bottle equipped with a spray diffuser.