Stop buying avocados. Here’s how to grow them at home. – Page 2

Germinate the kernel

After about 2 to 6 weeks, you should observe:

A crack in the kernel, a sign that it is beginning to germinate.
A white main root that grows towards the water.
A green shoot emerging from the top.

As soon as the root reaches about 10 cm in length, your seed is ready to be planted.

Planting the avocado tree in a pot

Choose a pot about 20 cm in diameter with drainage holes to avoid excess moisture.
Use a light, well-draining potting soil, ideally mixed with compost.
Plant the pit, leaving the top part (about a third) sticking out of the soil.
Water regularly, without soaking the soil.
Place the pot in a bright spot, but away from direct sunlight to prevent the leaves from burning.

Maintaining your lawyer

To ensure good growth, follow these tips:

Light: The avocado tree needs plenty of indirect light. Choose a south-facing windowsill.
Watering: Water as soon as the soil begins to dry out on the surface, about once a week.
Pruning: To encourage bushier growth, pinch back young shoots as soon as they reach 30 cm.
Fertilizer: Add a little organic fertilizer once a month to stimulate growth.

When to harvest your first avocados?

Be patient! An avocado grown indoors can take several years to produce fruit (usually 3 to 5 years). To speed up the process, you can graft a mature avocado branch onto your tree.

Common problems and solutions

Leaves are turning yellow: Overwatering may be the cause. Reduce watering frequency.
The kernel does not germinate: Check that it is always submerged and that the water is changed regularly.
No growth after planting: Make sure the plant receives enough light and the temperature is ideal (between 18 and 25°C).

Bottom line: Growing your own avocado is easy and rewarding!

Growing avocados at home is a simple and enjoyable activity that requires a little patience but offers many benefits. By following these steps, you’ll soon be able to enjoy your own fresh and delicious avocados, while beautifying your home with a beautiful green plant.

So why not start today by saving your next avocado pit?