Grow an avocado tree from a seed
Kiddley reader Alexandra wrote in with this marvelous suggestion:
“The pineapple post reminded me of something that I did for the birth of my niece. I gave my sister an avocado in a shot glass with water on the day that Rachelle was born and it has been growing steadily ever since. It’s particularly easy and will let the little ones watch the tree grow, plus eventually – yummy guacamole! (Though probably not for the impatient folks)…it can sprout any time from 2-6 weeks, depending on the seed. I recommend trying a few just in case one is a dud, which can happen. Once it grows to about 12 inches, you should transfer it to potted soil and then you can plant it in the ground in the spring. Oh and be sure to keep it in the sun. They will grow in the shade, but they thrive in the sunlight.”
Some other avocado growing resources:
Growing Avocados from Seed – the French Alternative
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note that avocado trees are male or female and need the opposite sex to produce fruit. kinda like us… huh!
kerry June 16th, 2006 14:59
Can we grow an avacado tree in Ohio?
amy June 17th, 2006 03:44
Lovely blog. Nice idea! I am linking you. I love avocado drinks. I mix avocado, condensed milk and regular milk in a blender…I could drink the whole thing alone, but my kids love it too. It’s creamy and you can add more milk if gets too sweet.
Zee June 17th, 2006 06:17
hi there, i came across this blog for new dad’s: http://www.daddytypes.com/ … some great things there.
deborah June 17th, 2006 08:54
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super hanc petram » Blog Archive » links for 2006-06-16 June 17th, 2006 09:21
It’s also a good idea to pinch off some of the growth so that it doesn’t become one big long stalk with just a couple of leaves. That was my mistake last time and boy, was my avocado “tree” gangly looking.
Hsien Lei June 23rd, 2006 20:13
HI, this may seem like a strange question but what end of the avocado pit goes in the water or does it even matter? I have tried with a few and nothing happened after 4 weeks.
Chacha June 22nd, 2007 05:52