How Do You Grow A Fruit Tree From A Seed?
This is a great way to introduce the small miracles of nature to kids. Have them plant and grow their own plant from a fruit seed. Not only does it teach them that those pesky seeds spit out are actually tiny plants in a shell, but it’s also a hands on activity. It has a much anticipated outcome. That’s the fruit tree itself. Many of these trees may never bear fruit. After all, it’s the luck of the DNA in each seed if you get a fruit bearing tree. Regardless of the outcome, the trees will make a nice houseplant. Have your child pick out a few seeds from a favorite fruit. This can be fun to do at breakfast as she eats. Try oranges, apples, grapefruit, or lemons. Explain that the seed is the very beginning of life. A whole tree can grow from a single seed. Soak the seeds in several inches of water for a few days. You might want to split up the seeds by fruit. Have the lemon seeds soak separately from the orange seeds. Have your child fill a small plant pot with potting soil. Fill it unti
