FS006 Perfume Lemon Seed (100 seeds/bag)

· Seeds of Perfume Lemon, with 100 seeds in each pack. The seeds of perfume lemon are oval - shaped, dark brown in color, and slightly shiny on the surface. The plants grown from these seeds are lush in branches and leaves. The leaves are long - oval with serrated edges. The fruits of perfume lemon are oblong, with smooth peel. When ripe, they turn golden yellow and emit a strong and unique lemon aroma, which is long - lasting and refreshing. The fruits are rich in juice and have a moderate acidity. They can be used not only for making beverages such as lemon tea and lemon juice, but also for cooking and seasoning, adding a unique flavor to dishes. At the same time, they are widely used in the fields of perfume and skin care products. Because of its beautiful plant and fragrant aroma, it is also suitable for home potted planting, beautifying the environment and bringing a fresh atmosphere.

1. Prepare the soil: Select loose, fertile, well - drained and slightly acidic soil. You can mix leaf mold, peat soil, and perlite in a ratio of 3:2:1 evenly and put it into a seed - raising pot or planting container. Before filling the soil, lay a layer of broken tiles or ceramsite at the bottom of the container to enhance drainage. Then water the soil thoroughly to make the soil in a moist but not waterlogged state.

2. Seed treatment: Put the perfume lemon seeds into warm water and soak them for 12 - 24 hours to allow the seeds to fully absorb water and improve the germination rate. During the soaking process, stir the seeds every once in a while to ensure uniform water absorption. After soaking, take out the seeds, wrap them with a damp cloth, and place them in a warm (25 - 30 degrees Celsius), well - ventilated place for germination. Rinse the seeds with clean water once a day to keep the seeds moist and prevent mildew. After about 2 - 3 days, when some seeds show white, they can be sown.

3. Sowing operation: Evenly sow the seeds on the surface of the prepared soil. Keep a 2 - 3 cm distance between the seeds to avoid the seeds being too dense, which will affect subsequent growth. After sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, about 1 - 1.5 cm thick, and then gently compact the soil to make the seeds contact the soil closely.

4. Moisture and light preservation: After sowing, use a sprayer to gently spray water to keep the soil moist. Cover a layer of plastic film or plastic wrap on the seed - raising pot or planting container to maintain humidity and temperature. Place it in a brightly lit place but avoid direct sunlight. The suitable germination temperature is 20 - 25 degrees Celsius. Open the film for ventilation for 1 - 2 hours every day to prevent the seeds from mildewing due to excessive humidity.

5. Management after emergence: Generally, the seeds begin to emerge about 7 - 10 days after sowing. After emergence, remove the covered film in time and gradually increase the light duration, but avoid direct strong light to prevent burning the seedlings. Keep the soil moist, following the principle of "watering when the soil is dry". That is, when the soil surface is dry 2 - 3 cm, water it, and water thoroughly each time. When the seedlings have 2 - 3 true leaves, thin out the seedlings, remove the weak and over - dense seedlings, and keep the strong seedlings to provide sufficient growth space for them. When the seedlings have 4 - 5 true leaves, they can be transplanted into a larger flowerpot or planting area. Try to transplant with soil clumps to protect the roots of the seedlings.

a. Soil pH: Perfume lemon is suitable for growing in slightly acidic soil, and the suitable soil pH value is between 5.5 - 6.5. Before sowing and during the planting process, regularly test the soil pH. If the soil is alkaline, adjust the soil pH by adding an appropriate amount of ferrous sulfate or organic fertilizer. However, the adjustment process should be carried out slowly to avoid harming the seeds and seedlings.

b. Temperature control: The germination of perfume lemon seeds and the growth of seedlings are relatively sensitive to temperature. If the temperature is too low, the seeds germinate slowly or do not germinate at all; if the temperature is too high, the seedlings are prone to spindly growth and weakness, and are also prone to pests and diseases. When sowing in early spring or late autumn, take heat - preservation measures, such as covering with plastic film, building a small arch shed, etc.; in high - temperature summer, pay attention to shading and cooling. You can place the planting container in a well - ventilated and shady place or use a sun - shading net for shading.

c. Light management: Perfume lemon seedlings need sufficient light for photosynthesis, but in the initial stage of germination and the seedling stage, too strong direct light will damage the seedlings. After emergence, gradually increase the light duration and intensity, but in the high - temperature period of summer, especially at noon, appropriate shading is required to avoid direct strong light. As the plant grows, the light intensity can be gradually increased to promote the robust growth and flower bud differentiation of the plant.

d. Water management: From sowing to emergence, keep the soil moist, but there should be no waterlogging, otherwise the seeds are easy to rot. After emergence, water the plants reasonably according to the dry - wet condition of the soil. Avoid over - watering, which may cause root hypoxia and rot, and also prevent the soil from being too dry, which will affect the growth of the plants. Generally, water when the soil surface is dry 2 - 3 cm, and water thoroughly. In addition, it is best to use rainwater or tap water that has been exposed to the sun for watering to avoid using raw water containing too much chlorine.

e. Pest and disease control: Common pests and diseases of perfume lemon include anthracnose, canker, red spider, leafminer, etc. Keep the planting environment well - ventilated, regularly clean up diseased leaves and plants, and reduce the breeding environment of pests and diseases. Regularly check the plants. Once pests and diseases are found, take corresponding control measures in a timely manner. For anthracnose and canker, fungicides such as carbendazim and chlorothalonil can be used for spray control; for red spider and leafminer, insecticides such as abamectin and pyridaben can be used for control, and at the same time, hang yellow and blue boards to trap adult insects.