How to Find the Lost Treasure in Lemon Seeds
Do you ever throw away the seeds of a lemon after getting the juice out of it? You might be shocked to learn that those little seeds are worth a lot of money! There are many ways that lemon seeds can be used to make your life easier and more fun. Don’t throw away those valuable seeds the next time you have lemons in the kitchen. Let’s look at how you can get the most out of them.
Lemon seeds aren’t just trash.
Lemons have a unique flavor and can be used in a lot of different ways in cooking and around the house. Not only are they high in vitamin C, but they also help your body digest food and get rid of gas. Lemons are now widely available in the Mediterranean after being brought there by trade routes from Asian countries.
Most people have lemon peels and seeds in their kitchens. People season food with lemon peels, make sauces with them, and add flavor to desserts with them. What about the seeds, though? We already use the juice, pulp, and zest, so why throw them away? Let’s use these easy tips to help them reach their full potential.
How to Grow Your Own Lemon Tree
When you’re done with a lemon, put the seeds aside and use a sieve to clean them well with room-temperature water. Put them on a paper towel to dry all the way through. With tweezers, carefully peel off the seeds’ top layer of skin, just like you would with a banana.
Next, put wet cotton into a small container, like a yogurt pot. Put the seed in the cotton and wait at least a week. You’ll see a small shoot grow from the seed after about seven days.
Keep the cotton and the area around it moist to help it grow more. Move the seed to a small pot filled with a mix of soil and perlite once the shoot starts to grow tiny roots. Put the pot somewhere warm and bright that isn’t drafty.
If you water it regularly and wait a little while, you’ll have your own lemon tree that will bear tasty fruits when it’s fully grown. It’s fun and a great way to use up those lemon seeds you’ve been throwing away.
A natural scent for your home
There’s more, though! You can also use lemon seeds to give your cabinets, drawers, and even certain rooms in your house, like the bathroom, a nice smell.
Leave the skin on the seeds after you rinse them. The smell of lemon seeds stays the same even after being washed. Use the seeds to scent your cabinets and drawers. Put them in a small canvas bag and tie it shut. If you put the bag of seeds on a radiator in the winter, your house will smell like lemons, which is nice.
Don’t forget about the hidden treasure that lemon seeds hold. Don’t throw them away; instead, show how creative and resourceful you are. Get the most out of every part of a lemon with these easy tips. Use the juice, the zest, and even the seeds. In a new way, enjoy the health benefits of lemons!
