You can use any medium, but I prefer peat pellets, they are simple, cheap and clean. Carefully remove this coating using your knife, being extremely careful not to damage the cotyledon, sometimes you can simply rub this layer off with your fingers… Just remember to be careful not to damage “ANY” part of the seed… This layer reminds me of the thin covering around a peanut in its shell. Once you have removed the tough exterior shell of the seed there will be a thin membrane covering the cotyledon that will still need removed. I like to use a medical scalpel, but any razor blade will work, cut the seed at the tip being careful not to damage the fragile contents. Wash the seeds off and place them on a towel.
I start by cutting open the fruit in a way as to not damage the seeds inside. I find germinating the seed is actually the easiest part of growing citrus trees, my method is rather straight forward. These should be planted immediately, they will lose viability as they sit exposed to air.
Showing two seeds with multiple cotyledons, these seeds will sprout several seedlings upon germination.
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