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The eye-catching leaves of this Citrus species are very aromatic and have a fresh-sweet smell and taste. In Southeast Asian cuisine the fresh leaves are abundantly added as seasoning to a range of dishes, such as curries and soups. In Asian stores the leaves are often sold frozen or dried, but they have the best flavouring when they are picked fresh from a plant. Besides the leaves, the green wobbly-shaped fruits can also be a delicious addition to many dishes. They are comparable to limes, but taste slightly more bitter. The plant will grow best in tropical circumstances, but if it gets enough heat and sunlight it will also do well as a houseplant. So it could also flower and give fruits in more temperate climates, but it still depends on how many leaves you harvest from it. The more leaves you harvest, the less resources there are for the plant to produce flowers and fruits. In a pot the plant could grow to 1,5m height, but in Southeast Asia it can grow up to 10 metres. Make sure to provide a well-draining soil and frequently water it in warm summer months. In the winter the plant can be watered less and should be kept above 5 degrees Celsius.Sowing description: The seeds have a short shelf life so sow them as soon as possible in sowing mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and cover it all with plastic or glass to keep in the water and heat. Germination usually occurs within a few weeks at 22-30 degrees Celsius.
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Immediately after recieving confiromation that my order is ready I went to pick the seeds up in person and planted them that same day. Didn't expect the seeds to already be germinated in the package. The germinated seeds were overdue for transplant into soil and had started rotting. I was able to save 2 out of the 5 seedlings. Of course I don't expect a 100% germination rate from seeds, but it would have been nice to know that they come germinated. The two seedlings that I saved seem to be growing well.
De zaadjes zijn onderweg al gekiemd en kwamen in perfecte staat binnen. De plantjes groeien snel en doen het goed!
The seeds were sent wrapped in a moist napkin which was a great choice. The germination started on the way and as soon as I put them in the soil they just started growing leaves like crazy. They're doing great and they're beautiful.