If you are a fan of citrus fruits why not try growing one. Here are some tips to help you out.

• Remove the seeds from a ripe fruit and rinse the seeds because any sugar left on them can potentially cause a fungus. You can soak the seeds in water for up to 8 hours prior to planting to soften up the outer covering of the seed and help aid in germination.
• Take the seeds and plant them in a small container filled with potting soil. Plant the seeds no deeper than ½ inch below the soil line and water the soil. Slip a plastic bag over the container to maintain the moisture levels and leave it on until the seeds sprout. This could take anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks.
• Once the seeds have germinated remove the plastic covering and put the container in a sunny window.
• Once the seedlings have several sets of leaves they can be transplanted to a larger container.

Other Growing Tips

• Citrus trees require as much sunlight as possible and they will enjoy being outdoors during the summer months.
• Water the plants twice a week to keep the soil consistently moist.
• Fertilize the plants with a plant food made for citrus plants.
• It is possible for the plant to flower and bear fruit but it will take four to five years to do so.