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Orange Seed Germination Germination times can take as long as six to eight weeks or more. Meanwhile, the soil is not allowed to dry out, but not waterlogged either, as too much moisture will cause the seed to rot. After the first true leaves emerge, the seedling orange trees benefit from daily misting with water.
- How do you germinate an orange seed?
- Can you grow an orange tree from a seed?
- Can you speed up seed germination?
- When should you plant orange seeds?
How do you germinate an orange seed?
How quickly do the orange seeds germinate? An orange seed will often split and show a slight bit of green in the cup of warm water within 24 hours. Tape the unsealed plastic sandwich bag with the seed in the wet paper towel to a morning sun window. After about two weeks in the window, you will have about 1/8" sprout.
Can you grow an orange tree from a seed?
To plant citrus trees inside from seeds, remove the seeds from the desired fruit. Soak the seeds overnight in water and plant them ½ inch deep in moist potting soil. Cover the pot with a plastic bag or wrap and let it sit in a warm and sunny spot for a few weeks until the seeds start to grow.
Can you speed up seed germination?
One easy way to make seeds germinate faster is to presoak them for 24 hours in a shallow container filled with hot tap water. Water will penetrate the seed coat and cause the embryos inside to plump up. Don't soak them for longer than 24 hours because they could rot. Plant the seeds immediately in moist soil.
When should you plant orange seeds?
Orange seeds can be planted at any time of year if you're growing a tree, but springtime is the best season for planting container oranges. Temperatures are ideal at 80F, but seeds sown in 60F will survive.
