Lemons, we always have them in our pantry. And not for nothing, it is the essential citrus to season all our dishes; but also to detoxify our body. Except that precisely, by buying them and accumulating them for a long time in the kitchen, we run the risk of seeing them rot and having to reluctantly throw them away. You may not know it, but there are different ways to keep them longer without the risk of seeing them mold. .

Check out these four ways to store lemons for a long time so you don’t let them rot or waste them unnecessarily.

In ice cube molds

The first method is ice cubes. Original, but really effective, this trick will prevent your lemons from going to waste and retain their freshness for a long time.

Take your lemons, grate your zest, then squeeze in the juice. Put everything in the ice cube molds. All you have to do is put them in the freezer. When they are well solidified, unmold them, place them in an isothermal silicone bag and put them back in the freezer, you can take them out whenever you want and use them for all occasions.

with chopsticks

The second method is using toothpicks. As you know, we often have the habit of cutting the lemon in half and using only half of it, while the other part is returned to the refrigerator. However, the mistake that almost all of us make is keeping this half open. Inevitably, it will lose its freshness and nutritional properties. The good reflex to take: use the toothpicks, inserting them between one half of the lemon and the other to pick it up. This way it will stay fresh for several days and ready to use!

in water

This method is also wise since all of the lemon will be preserved. Simple and practical, this trick allows you to preserve your lemons for longer without them going moldy. Simply place them in a container and add enough water to cover them. Put the lid on the container and put everything in the refrigerator for at least 2 or 3 days. If, on the other hand, you only have half a lemon left to preserve, put the cut half upside down in a plate full of water, which will preserve the pulp.

With a salty seasoning

Finally, the last method is undoubtedly the most elaborate process of all. Take a baking dish and put a layer of sea salt inside. Then add the zest of 5 lemons. Use a spoon to mix everything together. Then pour the juice of the squeezed lemons (obviously as much as possible). Then bake at 190° for about twenty minutes and then another 10 at 150°. Remove the dish from the oven and let cool. Finally, put  everything in a glass jar. You have just created an ideal sauce for pasta, cold rice, salads, etc. This sauce will be very useful on a daily basis, to keep it beautiful in your pantry.

How to grow lemons in a pot at home?

We’ve seen how to store lemons, now look at how to grow them at home

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• Any type of organic soil.
• A suitable container or pot
• An environment with lots of sun

plantation

1. Put the soil in the pot and add a little water to moisten it.

2. Cut the lemon and select the seed with the best shape. Don’t dry it, the humidity can still help. Make a small hole in the ground and put the seed inside.

3. Cover with soil and more water.

4. Cover the pot with plastic to retain moisture, then place it in a sunny location.

5. Be careful not to overwater, which can lead to seed rot. Keep an eye on the pot and as soon as the lemon tree starts to grow, remove the plastic. Typically this should happen within a week or two.

6. Place the pot in full sun. Remember that your lemon tree needs eight hours of light a day and the soil around it must be constantly moist.

There you have it, you can grow your own lemons at home!