Don't Throw Away These 10 Fruit Seeds
Do you discard seeds after eating fruit? These overlooked life codes can transform into the new favorites of indoor green plants! This article selects 10 common fruit seed cultivation techniques to turn discarded fruit pits into trendy pot plants with an Instagram vibe, creating your own mini forest on the windowsill.
Fruit Seed Pot Plant Cultivation Guide
Dragon Fruit Miniature Landscape Creation
Red heart dragon fruit is an excellent cultivation material. The sesame-like seeds wrapped in the fruit flesh need to undergo three-step processing: separation from the flesh, soaking and fermentation, and drying in the shade for dormancy. It is recommended to use double-layer gauze instead of stockings to avoid fiber residue. The matrix mix ratio suggests coconut bran: perlite = 3:1, and maintaining a constant temperature of 25°C is easier for germination.
Citrus Seed Cultivation
Lemon/orange/mandarin and other Rutaceae plants should note: ① Soak the seeds in water at 35°C to activate enzyme activity ② Remove the seed coat to prevent mold ③ Use the "pointy end up diagonal planting method," planting at a 45-degree angle is most beneficial for the development of the radicle. Citrus seedlings prefer scattered light and are recommended to be paired with a misting humidifier.
Secrets to Germinating Tropical Fruits
Don't Throw Away These 10 Fruit Seeds
Longan/lychee/mango and others need to simulate a rainy season environment: ① Staircase water temperature soaking (first day 40°C → decrease 5°C daily) ② Techniques for breaking the seed shell ③ Mix pine needles into the matrix to enhance breathability. Special attention should be given to laying ground heating pads in winter to keep the root temperature not lower than 18°C.
Key Points for Cultivating Special Categories
Lotus Root Aquatic to Terrestrial Conversion Method
Different from conventional soil cultivation, lotus roots need to go through three stages: "aquatic germination → semi-aquatic and semi-soil planting → full aquatic care." The key is the medium conversion in the second stage: use a mixture of lotus pond soil and vermiculite (2:1), and gradually raise the water level to train plant adaptability.
Watermelon Trellis Cultivation Technique
Choose the "thumbnail watermelon" variety and use the inverted planting method: ① Pre-bury slow-release fertilizer at the bottom of the pot ② Guide the main vine when it reaches 20cm in length ③ Choose the morning 9-11 am for artificial pollination. It is recommended to pair with an automatic drip irrigation system to maintain the matrix humidity at 60%-70%.
The transformation from seed to pot plant, witnessing the process of life's miracle is far more touching than the result. Mastering the "three temperature controls" (water temperature/room temperature/soil temperature), "double-layer moisturizing" (covering film + spraying), and "staircase lighting" are the three principles that even planting beginners can harvest a window full of greenery. It is recommended to pair with LED plant growth lights and a pH tester to create a professional-level home seedling system.