Before you even think about tossing those lemon seeds, hold up! They might just be worth their weight in gold, dude. If you’ve been chucking lemon seeds like they’re nothing, it’s time to wake up and smell the citrus! Lemons are all about that tangy flavor and versatility. They’re packed with vitamin C and originally hailed from Asia, but now you can find them all over, especially in places like the Med.

Usually, we’re all about using lemon peels and zest to jazz up our cooking and desserts, but the seeds? Yeah, they get overlooked way too often. Considering how much lemon juice, pulp, and zest we use, it’s kind of a waste to just toss those seeds aside. Check out these tips to make the most of ’em.

After you’ve juiced a lemon, don’t just toss those seeds, bro. Rinse ’em under room temp water using a sieve, then lay ’em out on a paper towel to dry. Next up, delicately peel off the outer layer of the seeds with some tweezers.

But hey, growing trees ain’t the only thing you can do with lemon seeds. They can also give your drawers and cabinets a fresh scent. Here’s the deal: rinse the seeds without peeling them, ’cause they keep that citrus smell even after a good wash. Toss ’em in a small canvas bag to freshen up your drawers, closets, and even your bathroom. Hang that bag on a radiator in the winter, and you’ve got yourself a sweet lemony aroma, making your place feel like home. Finding all these different ways to use lemon seeds can really bring a bit of nature’s magic into your daily life.