Growing Instructions

Stage 1

Combine together equal parts of peat moss, loam and sand in a bucket. Split the growing media into individual three or four-inch plastic pots until filled.

Stage 2

Pack down the growing media until it's firm and well compressed in each of the three or four-inch pots. Place the pots into a watering tray, or any other container that can hold about one inch of water.

Stage 3

Pour water into the tray so the three or four-inch pots will absorb enough water to become well saturated. Drain out any remaining water after the pots have been moistened.

Stage 4

Poke one-half deep holes in the centre of each three or four-inch plastic pot. Drop into each hole, two to three of the citrus seeds. Then, sprinkle approximately one half inch of the growing media over the top of each of the holes.

Cover the pots with cling film forming a mini greenhouse environment.

Stage 5

Transfer the tray of pots into a warm, bright location. The location should have a consistent temperature of between 21 and 24 deg. Celsius at all times. Ideally, eight to 10 hours of light daily also should be available. Germination of the citrus seeds can begin in as little as 7 days, but can take up to 4 weeks. Pot up the citrus seedlings into larger containers when they're about 2 to 3 inches tall. Give fertilizer once every 2 months to encourage plant growth