How to Start an Avocado Tree From a Pit

I have done this several times in the past successfully. I thought I would take a moment to show you how it is done.... at least by me. I love Avocados. I am just sad that the Trees won't live through the winter where I live. They need Tropical temperatures. This tree I plan to put in a pot and grow inside during the winter.

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[lilmamagc]

i started my plant about a week and a half ago, i've been changing the water every 2-3 days, like dumping the water out and putting new water in, and i keep it in a well lit place, but i dont know why it won't sprout at the bottom, what am i doing wrong

[rgasperson]

@lilmamagc It can take up to three months for the pit to sprout. Keep changing the water and watch and wait. You will be surprised.

[THEnickvassalloSHOW]

will the plants grow avocados of there own ? and will it grow to be a full grown avocado tree ?

[rgasperson]

@THEnickvassalloSHOW The tree will grow as big as you let it grow. Some people only let it get big enough to be an indoor plant. If You plant it outside it will get 30-40 feet tall or more. It will probably grow fruit, but it will take the tree about 10 years before it starts to fruit. Even then the fruit will most likely not taste as good as the fruit you got the pit from.

[jonze11]

Hi! I am trying different methods of starting a seed. Happily, I have a tree- now, about 15 " tall.

Sadly, the leaves are turning brown. I began watering by setting in a bowl of water-letting the soil absorb as much as it will then pouring off excess. Also, I moved plant to a much sunnier area.

Should I cut off the brown leaves? Could this be a blight of some kind?

[rgasperson]

@jonze11 I think you might be over watering. I also think it might be time to move your tree to a bigger pot. Also, when the weather gets hot, take the tree outside. The tree loves the sun, lots of sun.

[SCIGA100]

@lilmamagc drop them into a container with good soil..water and watch them sprout

[THEnickvassalloSHOW]

@rgasperson thx for answering :D

[Serephima]

@trabajopesado

Okay - I'll try one with each method to see which one works best. I Love Avocados and have been wondering how to grow a tree from a pit.

Thanks.

[BackyardDiscoveryCo]

I love quako.. I wish I could grow avocado where I live