AboutTom Alonzo Expertise I have been growing plants from seeds for at least 20 years. I have grown literally hundreds of different kinds of vegetables, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropicals, some cacti, water plants, iris, rose, lilies, cannas, etc. I enjoy starting from seed.
Experience I've been growing my own seeds for 20 years with indoor propagation equipment I built myself. I am also an Allexperts volunteer on the perennial forum. I have completed the Master Gardener course through the Kansas State University Extension. I have experience with a wide variety of seeds and I have also read through Norm Deno's books on seed germination.
Question I have 3 or 4 lemon seeds which have sprouted, how do I go about planting them?
Do I place them all in the same pot or in separate pots?
I was told to plant them about 1/2 an inch down in the soil, is this information correct?
Thank you for your advice and time concerning these questions.
Sincerely,
jezz
Answer Hi Jezz,
Thanx for your question. I've grown various citrus from seed before. Plant the sprouts in separate pots. Fill the pots to about two inches below the rim of the pot. Place the sprout on top of the soil and then cover gently with 1/2 to 1 inches (approx. 2.5cm) of soil. Keep moist but well drained. The seedling will emerge in a few days. Put the pot in an eastern or southern facing window. Take the plants outdoors when temperatures are above 50°F/10°C consistently but place the seedlings in the shade for ten days first to acclimitize them. Do not allow the seedlings to dry out. Bring the seedlings indoors when there is danger of frost.
