Growing Lemon Trees from Seed: Care and Expectations

Lemon seedlings from grocery store fruit need warm temps, direct indoor sun, and watering when soil surface dries. Fertilize monthly at half strength. Repot incrementally when they need water every 2–3 days.

Key Points

• Move outdoors in light shade when sturdy; bring in below 45°F nights.
• Prune regularly (top inch) starting at 12 inches tall to encourage branching.
• Most store-bought citrus seeds are sterile—fruit is unlikely.

Enjoy them as foliage plants; flowering and fruiting are rare bonuses.