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AVOCADO PLANT SEEDLING FULL

Water 2-3 times per week by soaking the soil thoroughly and then letting it dry out before watering again. For this reason, mulching (go for a coarse option) is key after planting. Additionally, avocado trees have very shallow roots that mainly grow in the top 6 inches of the soil. Give them plenty of space when planting, especially if you're growing multiple trees, since they can reach anywhere from 40-80 feet tall and up to 20 feet wide under the right conditions.

Ideally, you'll want to plant them between March and June.

AVOCADO PLANT SEEDLING FULL

They do best in rich, well-drained soil with full sunlight and medium-high humidity. Amazon sells grafted, 4-feet tall avocado trees that may yield fruit in 3-4 years instead of 10.Īvocados are tropical plants (they're native to southern Mexico), so you can also plant avocado trees in the ground outside in USDA Zones 10-12, a.k.a., regions with no frost. Note: You can buy older trees instead of starting from scratch. Now it's time to let your avocado tree grow, grow, grow! Once the stem grows out again, plant the pit in an 10-inch pot filled with rich potting soil.When the sprout gets to be about 6 inches tall, cut it back to about 3 inches to encourage more root growth.

Roots and a sprout should appear in about 2-6 weeks.

Place the glass in a warm spot out of direct sunlight and change the water regularly.

Fill the container with enough water to submerge the bottom third of the seed, the Missouri Botanical Garden advises.

Suspend the pit broad end of the pit down in a drinking glass or jar.

Let dry, then insert 3-4 toothpicks about halfway up the side of the pit.

Save an avocado pit (without cutting into or breaking it) and wash off any residue.