How do you preserve lime seeds?

To preserve lime seeds effectively, you need to keep them moist and cool. Here's a straightforward method:

1. Prepare the seeds: Collect your lime seeds. It's a good idea to gather more than you intend to plant. The reference recommends about three times the amount of seeds you plan to use. This accounts for seeds that may not be viable.

2. Moisten a paper towel: Dampen a paper towel; it should be moist, not soaking wet.

3. Wrap the seeds: Place the lime seeds on the damp paper towel and then fold the towel over them to enclose the seeds completely.

4. Seal in a plastic bag: Put the wrapped seeds inside a sealable plastic bag. This helps to maintain the moisture level.

5. Refrigerate: Place the sealed bag in the refrigerator. The cool temperature helps preserve the seeds.

Here's a table summarizing the steps:

Step	Description
1. Gather Seeds	Collect about three times the number of lime seeds you intend to plant.
2. Moisten Towel	Dampen a paper towel; it should be moist, not soaking wet.
3. Wrap Seeds	Place the seeds on the moist towel and wrap them.
4. Seal in Bag	Put the wrapped seeds in a sealable plastic bag.
5. Refrigerate	Store the bag in the refrigerator.

By following these steps, you can effectively preserve your lime seeds for future planting.