How To Plant An Avocado Seed:

At first the seed will start to crack open (this is good) and one or more roots will grow from inside. Suspend it over a glass of water until it sends a shoot downwards to take a drink. Gently rinse the seed to remove any remaining green flesh.

Fill A Small Glass With Room Temperature Water To The Brim And Rest The Toothpicks On The Brim Of The.

Keep in a warm place and after about six weeks, you will see roots appearing. Pierce the avocado pit with 4 toothpicks evenly around its circumference. Next time you make guacamole, don't throw the avocado pit in the trash—use it to grow your own avocado tree at home.

Young Plants Are Sensitive To Direct Sunlight And Extreme Temperatures.

Look for any visible changes and take more photos. There are four ways to grow an avocado tree from seed. Avocado seeds may be started in a glass of water or in a moist, porous soil mixture.

Make Sure To Add Water As Needed To Keep Half The Seed Submerged.

Avocados grow best in temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees. I use one of these coconut fibre scrubbies which do a great job. Or pot up the stone, water well and leave it to germinate in a warm, dark place.

Next, Fill A Small Glass With Water To The Brim And Place The Seed In The Glass, Flat.

Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 9b through 11. Make sure the seed gets adequate indirect sunlight to encourage growth. All you need are toothpicks, a glass, and some water: