How To Grow Avocado Tree From The Seed?

www.jolitabrilliant.com I am filming a video on this :) stay tuned as I film progress. I started two avocado pits, one with the skin of the pit and the other without the skin, we will see which one sprouts better. All you need is 3 toothpicks, remove the skin (better as asking obstructs the sprouting once it cracks but some ppl say no to remove the skin thats qh we will see, I am doing both options). Than put the toothpicks but not in the line where avocado will split, that emerge in the water. stay tuned fr the video on my youtube as ill show you how to do it. Bye now. IMG_2405 IMG_2404 IMG_2403 IMG_2402 IMG_2401 IMG_2393 IMG_2359 IMG_2353 IMG_2364 IMG_2363 IMG_2362 IMG_2361 IMG_2368 IMG_2365 IMG_2370 IMG_2377 IMG_2375 IMG_2380 IMG_2382 IMG_2389 IMG_2385 IMG_2391 IMG_2281 IMG_2274 IMG_2285 IMG_2282 IMG_2290 IMG_2297Don't throw out that seed! You can grow a beautiful houseplant or even your own tree following these simple steps. Wash the seed. Using three toothpick, suspend it broad end down over a water-filled glass to cover about an inch of the seed. Put it in a warm place out of direct sunlight and replenish water as needed. You should see roots and stem sprout in about two to six weeks. When the stem is six to seven inches long, cut it back to about three inches. When the roots are thick and the stem has leafed out again, plant it in a rich humus soil in a 10-1/2" diameter pot, leaving the seed half exposed. Give it frequent, light waterings with an occasional deep soak. Generally, the soil should be moist but not saturated. Yellowing leaves are a sign of over-watering; let the plant dry out for a few days. The more sunlight, the better. If leaves turn brown and fry at the tips, too much salt has accumulated in the soil. Let water run freely into the pot and drain for several minutes. When the stem is 12 inches high, cut it back to 6 inches to encourage the growth of new shoots. While it is true that you can grow a tree from an avocado seed, keep in mind that a tree grown from seed will be very different from its parent variety and may take 7-15 years to begin producing fruit. Fruit from a tree grown from seed tends to have different flavor characteristics than their parent variety. Known varieties such as Hass avocados are grafted to preserve their varietal characteristics rather than grown from a seed. Learn more about grafting in the Troubleshooting section below, under Ventura County Avocado Handbook Avocados in the Home Garden California Avocado trees are a popular for landscaping. They like soil ph of 6 to 6.5. It is a shallow rooted tree that needs good aeration and does best when mulched with coarse material such as redwood bark or other woody mulch about 2" in diameter. Use about 1/3 cubic yard per tree, but keep it about 6 to 8 inches away from the trunk. Plant in a non-lawn area with full sun, protected from wind and frost. The ideal time to plant is March through June. During summer there is risk of sun damage since young trees can't take up water very well. The hole should be as deep as the root ball and just a bit wider. Gently place the root ball in the hole taking care not to disturb the delicate root system. If the ball is root-bound, carefully loosen up the soil around the edge and clip away any roots that are going in circles. Back fill the hole with soil. Do not use gravel or potting mix. The major nutrients needed by avocado trees are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) in a balanced fertilizer with zinc. Feed young trees sparingly (1 to 2 teaspoons per tree, per year) of balanced fertilizer. Spread out over several applications if you like. When watering, it is best to soak the root system well, and then allow the surface to dry out somewhat before watering again. Depending on the weather, this may mean watering once a day or once every two weeks. This information was provided by Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia, Extension Subtropical Horticulturist, Kearney Agriculture Center, Parlier, CA. and Dr. Ben Faber, Farm Advisor, Soils and Water, Avocados and Subtropicals, Ventura County, CA. Troubleshooting/Help Not finding what you are looking for? Contact a master gardener* or see the below resources for how to grow an avocado tree or plant. All links will open in a new window: Tips for the Backyard Avocado Grower (PDF) This sheet, developed by the California Avocado Commission, was designed to provide Do-It-Yourself tips on growing an avocado tree Ventura County Avocado Handbook* This helpful handbook, hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension, provides text book-like information on growing an avocado tree including grafting, planting, flowering and more Growing Avocados (YouTube)* YouTube offers a helpful selection of avocado growing tips and videos from avocado enthusiasts all over the worl Avocado Source*