A fruit seedling can differ from its parent and may need years of growth. Choose the container for the plant rather than an early promise of fruit.
Use seed growing for exploration
A fruit seed can produce an interesting plant without reproducing the original cultivar or providing a quick harvest. Decide whether the goal is a seedling project or a particular fruit crop. The latter may require a nursery-propagated named plant.
Prepare each species appropriately
Cleaning, storage, chilling and sowing depth vary. Follow reliable guidance for the identified fruit rather than applying one soak or germination temperature to every seed. Label containers so slower germination is not disturbed prematurely.
Provide manageable root space
Use suitable draining medium, maintain appropriate moisture and give emerging growth useful light. Pot on before severe congestion, preserving young roots. A permanently water-filled decorative vessel is not the right establishment method for every species.
Plan beyond the first leaves
Consider mature size, climate and pollination before keeping multiple tree seedlings on a balcony. Introduce outdoor conditions gradually. More fertilizer cannot guarantee fruit quality, shorten every tree's juvenile stage or compensate for insufficient light and limited root volume.
(Author: Big Head Cat Source: Sina Blog)