When squeezing lemons, don’t make the mistake of throwing away the seeds: they are worth their weight in gold used like this.

If you tend to throw away lemon seeds, you’ll start saving them and discover what you can do with them.

How to use lemon seeds

Lemons are  citrus fruits that are highly appreciated for their unique flavour  and their versatility both in the kitchen and in household tasks.  A precious source of vitamin C,  their natural acidity also makes them useful for digestion, helping to reduce the feeling of bloating. Widespread throughout the Mediterranean, their ancient origins date back to Asian countries from where they were imported thanks to trade.

Widely used in cooking, to season dishes, prepare sauces but also desserts, for which the zest is mainly used, not only the seeds of  lemons, but  also the peel are among the ingredients always present in homes  .  And if we usually use the juice, pulp and peel of lemons,  why should we throw away the seeds  ? Here are some ways to make the most of them.

Once you’re done using the lemon,  set aside the seeds and rinse them thoroughly  with room temperature water using a strainer.  Then drain them onto a paper towel and dry thoroughly. Then equip yourself with some tweezers and begin to “peel” the seeds, removing the skin that covers them.

Then take a small container like a yogurt pot and fill it with a damp cotton ball.  Place the seed in the cotton ball and let it sit for at least a week  . After about 7 days, the seed will have sprouted.

Continue to keep the cotton and the environment moist so that your little sprout grows even more until it has developed small roots. At this point you will have to  plant your seed in a small pot inside which you will have to introduce a mixture of soil and perlite  , to ensure that the soil is well drained. Once planted, the sprout will still need care. It should be kept in a well-lit, warm place but away from drafts. Make sure that the soil is always moist and wait for nature to take its course to have a lemon plant that, once cultivated, will give you juicy fruits.

make a perfumer

Lemon seeds are not only used to grow new plants. Among other things,  they can be used to create a perfumer for drawers and cupboards  . The  main procedure always requires rinsing the seeds but without removing the skin. Despite washing, citrus seeds retain their natural aroma for a long time.

You can then  place them in a small canvas bag  and choose to use them to scent drawers, cupboards or areas of the house such as the bathroom. If you place them on the radiator in winter, they will give off a delicious lemon scent.  All you have to do is try and choose the best way to exploit the seeds of a citrus fruit with many characteristics.