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Name: Debbie
Status: other
Grade: other
Location: MA
Country: N/A
Date: 7/28/2005
Question:
Can I start any seed like a seed from a lemon, peach, cherry seeds? I know I am in a tall building and they might not make fruit but can I get them to grow?

Replies:
Yes, my great aunt used to start a variety of fruit trees from seeds and pits including oranges and avocados.

The following might be helpful:

http://www.hgtv.com/landscaping/growing-fruit-trees-indoors/index.html

http://www.slfcu.org/html/gardentips/fruit.html

Anthony Brach Ph.D.


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