Growing an avocado tree from an avocado pit does not is not that complicated.
And it's also a fascinating educational project that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Seeing a plant grow before your eyes, a little more every day, is an amazing and rewarding experience.
So, how to grow an avocado at home?
Below you will learn how to grow an avocado tree at home in just 9 steps. Here is the tutorial:
1. Eat an avocado and save the core.
2. Wash it well with clean water and dry it.
3. Identify the top and bottom of the core.
4. Stick 4 toothpicks in the bottom of the pit. This is usually the widest part of the core.
5. Fill a glass with water and place the core in the glass. At least 2 cm of the core must be submerged in water.
6. Place the glass in a warm place in the sun. Near a window for example.
Regularly check that at least 2 cm of the core is well immersed in water. If not, add water. This is very important for the seed to develop.
7. After 2 months you should start to see the first roots sprout. From there, remember to change the water every 2 days.
8. When the roots are about 10 cm, it's time to put the core in a flower pot about 15 cm in diameter.
Remember to leave the half of the kernel outside of the earth. And the part that was in the water must now be in the ground.
For soil, use a humus-rich potting soil like this one.
9. Remember to water regularly. Sometimes a little more than usual so that all the earth is well moist while avoiding being drowned.
Lo and behold, the avocado tree now reaches 30 cm in height! You have successfully grown an avocado tree from an avocado pit :-)
Now you know how to grow an avocado from its pit! Easy isn't it?
You see, growing an avocado in a pot is easy!
Be aware, however, that this experiment will not produce avocados for at least 4 years.
Yes, in the wild, it takes between 4 and 7 years for a tree to produce fruit.
So don't expect to be able to eat your own avocados anytime soon;-)
- To maximize your chances of growing the pit, choose a hard, firm avocado.
- Some people have better results when they remove the skin from the kernel before putting it in water.
- When the first roots reach 10 cm in length, you can cut them in half to gain strength and thickness.
- If you see yellow leaves appearing, this is a sign that the plant is being overwatered. In this case, let the plant dry out for a few days without re-watering.
- If, on the contrary, the leaves turn brown and are burned at the ends, this is a sign that there is too much salt in the soil. At this time, let some water flow through the flowerpot and then drain the soil.
- When the stems reach about 20 cm in height, cut them in half to encourage the growth of new shoots.
- Always keep in mind that the more sun the plant receives, the better!
