Sometimes and without even knowing why, our house may acquire an unpleasant smell or, more simply, it may have no smell at all. It is a reality that has a very simple solution: plant a lemon in a cup.
Lemon is one of the most widely used and appreciated fruits. This citrus fruit is rich in vitamins C, P and B vitamins, has disinfectant properties capable of eliminating bacteria and fungi, and is used in the production of flavorings and cosmetic products.
Below we explain how to plant a lemon in a cup step by step to get an excellent result in the shortest possible time.
To start you need the seeds of about 5-10 lemons. The seeds should be whole and in good condition, and should be placed in a cup of clean water to be hydrated.
Discard any seeds that remain afloat, then after a few minutes drain them and dry them with paper towels. Pour moist potting soil into the cup, then arrange the seeds in a circular pattern covering all the soil.
Cover with a small layer of gravel and wait about 10-15 days, after which the seedlings should appear. From this time on, water every morning with a small bottle equipped with a spray diffuser.
If the seedlings are too close together, you can transplant them or remove one. Their growth is slow, and they will take about 4 or 5 months before they reach a size where they need to be transplanted.