Take The Avocado And Cut Into 2 Halves.

For optimal sunlight, plant the avocado pit between march and june. Take your soil mixture and fill in around the roots until your potting soil is even with the top of the seed. Most avocado varieties need to have mild temperatures and good humidity to grow outdoors.

Position The Avocado Seed In The Pot On Top Of The Earth So That The Roots Spread Evenly.

If grown from seed, start pruning when the seedling is only 6 inches tall, snipping off the top pair of the leaves. Fill a small glass with room temperature water to the brim and rest the toothpicks on the brim of the. Sit the bottom half of your pit in the water, the toothpicks should stop it from falling or becoming fully submerged.

It May Take A Few Years For Your Tree To Bear Fruit, So Be Patient!

If you’re opting for the toothpick method, stick three around the base of your seed. Leave the upper half of the seed exposed. Plant the seed in the soil.

Avocados Are Native To Mexico And Also Grow Well In California And Florida.

When it reaches a foot in height, trim back 6 inches. Make sure to wash and dry your avocado seed thoroughly and be sure the broad end of the pit is in the water with the pointed end facing up. Gently pat the soil to firm it up around the seed, taking care not to damage the roots.

Plant The Seed So That The Pointed End Is About An Inch Above The Soil Surface.

Plant the seed so that the pointed end is about an inch above the soil surface. Keep it in a warm place, but not in. Place the seed and its roots on top of the soil while gently spreading the roots out evenly.