Have you already triedGrow your own lettuce in a potor plant an avocado pit? These ideas not only sound cool, but they actually work! It's amazing how beautiful plants can be grown from the parts of fruits and vegetables that we usually throw away. We have already shown you how to do onePineapple from the stalk with a tuft of leavescan cultivate. Today we're devoting ourselves to another favorite fruit of ours - the tangerine. Can you have a tangerine?pull yourself from core? The answer is yes and here's how to do it.
Growing citrus trees from seeds is very easy. Germination occurs quickly and it's fun to watch the little citrus tree grow. All you need is a ripe fruit. Whether the fruit comes from the supermarket or farmers market, if it has seeds, you can grow it. If you like in winterEat tangerines, next time don't throw away the seeds, but plant them to grow a tangerine tree.
Pull your own tangerine from the core: Here's how to do it step by step
Although citrus fruits such as tangerines and clementines are tropical plants, they can also be grown as potted houseplants in colder climates, spending the summer outdoors and the winter indoors. In the following steps you will learn how to prepare the seeds, germinate them and plant them in pots.
Choose a suitable tangerine variety
If you have oneGrow your own tangerineIf you want to, you should make sure to choose the right type of tangerine when purchasing. Some varieties are seedless, which is great for eating, but you can't grow a plant from them. Clementines, for example, often contain little or no seeds and would be less suitable for this project. Instead, buy conventional tangerines as they most likely have seeds.
Prepare the kernels
Remove the seeds from the fruit. Of course you can snack on the delicious pulp. When planting, only select seeds that look full and round.
Rinse the seeds under lukewarm tap water and remove all of the pulp around the seeds. Fruit parts left around the seeds will rot when planted in the ground and can lead to mold or fungus that can destroy the seeds.
Place the seeds in a small bowl of lukewarm tap water and let them sit for 24 hours. While soaking the seeds in water before planting is not necessary for germination, it does increase the chance that the seeds will germinate successfully. If there are kernels that are empty, i.e. do not contain seeds, they will float to the surface.
Peel seeds
After soaking, peel off the seed coat very carefully. If necessary, cut off the pointed end with a sharp knife, being careful not to damage the seed. Gently peel off the seed coat and remove it from the seed. You should now see a softer, smoother “nut-like” seed.
Germinate tangerine seeds
Fold a piece of paper towel in half and moisten it with a spray bottle. Spread the seeds on the damp paper towel so they don't touch each other. Fold the kitchen towel over the seeds so they are covered on all sides. Place the paper towel in a freezer bag or small plastic container with a lid.
Place the bag in a warm place, e.g. B. on the microwave or near the heater. Wait up to a week to check for signs of germination.
Plant tangerine seeds
Plant the seedlings insmall pots. Plant each germinated seed approximately 1 inch deep in a rich but well-drained potting mix with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. Water the pot's soil until it is saturated and allow the water to drain.
Place the pot near a bright window or on a bright balcony where it will receive a few hours of sunlight each day. Water the seedling whenever the surface of the soil appears dry.
When to transplant the tangerine tree?
Repot the tree once roots have formed around the pot's drainage holes. The seedling can be planted in a larger pot for the patio or even indoors, or outside in an area of the garden where it will not be overcrowded or exposed to direct sunlight.
Will my tangerine tree bear fruit?
With its bushy growth and dark green, glossy leaves, the tangerine tree is a pretty addition to your houseplant collection. In order for the tangerine to bloom and produce fruit, good care and the right conditions are crucial. While it is possible that your homegrown tangerine tree will eventually produce fruit, it will only do so if these conditions are met.
Even if the chances of your tangerine tree bearing fruit are slim, growing it yourself is certainly fun. And in the worst case scenario, you have a new houseplant that you can use to beautify your apartment.
Since tangerines are in abundance right now, you can try this exciting project right away!
