@Krysdammit Best way to do it! The more they dry out, the harder they are to sprout, from my experience.

@tyote
I started them 2 days ago and they have plumped up and changed colour already! I'm using one of those clear, plastic take away food containers from my Grocery Deli. 😂 Lined the bottom with a damp folded piece of paper towel, placed my 5 lemon seeds inside and put the lid on. Used a large sewing needle to make a few holes in the lid, of course. It's sitting atop my fridge, where it's nice and warm, and there is light when I'm cooking or doing dishes.
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@Krysdammit Sounds like a great start! Keep us updated as they mature.

@tyote
Have I mentioned what a cheap gardener I am? I experiment and find what works best for me. I purchase what I have to, but if I can use something I already have it makes the project/plant that myuch sweeter.

@Krysdammit Makes ya feel like nothing is going to waste. 👍🏻

@Krysdammit @tyote

I think lemon seeds like to be in the dark until they actually germinate, then add some good light.

@CJLavoie
You're probably right, that makes much more sense.
I've been successful using this method many years ago, and like to "watch the action" when they begin to germinate.
@tyote

@Krysdammit @tyote

Some seeds (like lettuce) need light to germinate, others need to be kept in the dark. But they all need abundant light once they come up.

@CJLavoie
Ty 4 the advice. Used to order seeds from mail order cataogues in the '70s, 80's and into the 90s. Grew thousands of plants every year from seeds. I know that some need light, some dark, some need for us to simulate winter and go through a cooling period in our fridges. I also worked at a garden center for a time.
1. My kitchen doesn't have a window and is dark 24 hours a day, unless I'm in there cooking.
2. I like to experiment!
3. Feckin' winter ❄️ in ☃️ 🇨🇦
4. I'm bored😒
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@Krysdammit @tyote

It is fun to try new ways. Sorry I missed your part of the Talk on Sunday. I’m still getting to know people on here.

@CJLavoie
I'm sorry that you missed it as well. We were live and chatting for over 3 hours.
As for my Lemon seeds, there are six of them in the container. I did go on line to find how other ppl start them from seed.
Someone suggested that after the seeds are moistened for a few days, we can carefully peel off the white outer layer. The 3 seeds I managed to peel each have a root. Missing my 3 yr old tree I'd started from a seed lost to cold😢
@tyote ...used a knife....no stitches required! 😂