How to grow an avocado tree from a seed.

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How to grow an avocado tree from a seed.
How to grow and avocado tree from seed For the hobby gardener, growing an avocado tree is a rewarding experience. In most cases, the avocado tree is grown as a house plant and its shiny green foliage makes it ideal for this purpose. If you live in warmer climates, you can transplant it outdoors but you should know that they can take several years to grow to the point of producing fruit - a fruit that may not be as good as the commercially grown ones. Image by Joan Schroeder There are several methods for growing an avocado tree from seeds. I will share with you the method that has repeatedly worked successfully for me.
Instructions
Step 1 Select the avocado Purchase avocadoes that are firm but ripe. You will know a ripe avocado by the look and feel. Ripe avocadoes may have a brownish color and depress with a slight pressure using the thumb. Step 2 Prepare the seed Cut lengthwise all around the avocado. Take care not to cut the seed. With both hands gently pull each half of the avocado apart to reveal the seed. The seed may remain in one of the halves. Use a spoon to scoop it out. Using a dull knife, clean the seed of all flesh then rinse and pat dry with paper towel. Set aside. Step 3 Setting the seed Place four sheets of paper towels together and fold lengthwise then place inside and around the glass container. Fill with water then drain the water. Some of the water may remain trapped at the bottom but this is okay. Position the seed between the glass and the paper towel and place the glass in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Step 4 Germination Every 2 or 3 days fill the container with water and drain taking care not to dislodge the paper towel or the avocado seed. Within about 2 to 4 weeks the seed will split and start to sprout. Wait until you have about a 4 or 6 inch sprout, preferably with leaves, before potting. Step 5 Potting Place about 1 inch of gravel at the bottom of the pot and add potting soil. Carefully insert the transplant and water. Place in an area with bright but indirect sunlight. Enjoy the beauty of your avocado tree as it grows. Related Zones How to Grow Any Plant From Seeds Avocado Links How to cut an avocado Avocadoes are underappreciated, but for avocado-aficionados, they are one of the most delicious foods on the planet. I have to admit that ... When to harvest avocados A Difficult Decision Deciding when to harvest avocados is a difficult decision to make. If the fruit is harvested too early, or too late i... Growing Avocados from Seed Avocado roots, like those of most other plants, need oxygen, so the seedlings would actually grow better in soil than in water. When growing a seedling in ... Growing an Avocado Tree - and how to get a tree that produces avocados Growing an avocado tree from a seed might be fun, but in order to grow one that produces ... Where can I find more information on growing avocado trees? ...	Things Needed 1 large avocado A sharp knife 1 medium sized glass container Paper towel Small rocks or gravel 1 8” flower pot Prepared potting soil Tips & Warnings You can place your potted avocado plant outside provided the temperature does not drop below 32 degrees F. Fertilize when avocado tree is well rooted Do not over water; soil should be moist but never soggy. GROW AN AVOCADO TREE with Wally Butler GROW AN AVOCADO TREE with Wally Butler. Avocado Nutrition Facts Avocados contain just 5 grams of fat per serving. Avocados contain NO cholesterol and NO sodium. Avocados contain 60% more potassium per ounce than bananas! Grow your own and inprove your property value.Avocados are high...

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