Comments on: HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Tue, 21 May 2013 14:17:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: margifish http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-506931 margifish Mon, 20 May 2013 21:18:54 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-506931 Another site that covered growing avocado trees from the pits recommended wrapping the bottom of the glass/jar in an opaque material (like aluminum foil) to better simulate the seed's growing environment before you plant it. My pit has finally sprouted the taproot, but no sprout up top yet. Is wrapping the bottom of the glass a good idea? I think the intent was to help the top sprout emerge? Or should I just leave it alone for now and keep changing the water and let it do its own thing, and the top will sprout given enough time and patience? Another site that covered growing avocado trees from the pits recommended wrapping the bottom of the glass/jar in an opaque material (like aluminum foil) to better simulate the seed’s growing environment before you plant it. My pit has finally sprouted the taproot, but no sprout up top yet. Is wrapping the bottom of the glass a good idea? I think the intent was to help the top sprout emerge? Or should I just leave it alone for now and keep changing the water and let it do its own thing, and the top will sprout given enough time and patience?

]]> By: gardenbear http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-506730 gardenbear Fri, 17 May 2013 06:05:47 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-506730 Christinearmijo that is a good question. There is a good chance that the flower which in turn produced the seed was cross pollinated, in which case the tree you grow would be a hybrid of the variety of the tree on which it grew and the tree that produced the pollen. Avocado growers usually plant more than one variety to allow for cross pollination. In order to get the exact same variety you could grow from a cutting from the parent tree. Christinearmijo that is a good question. There is a good chance that the flower which in turn produced the seed was cross pollinated, in which case the tree you grow would be a hybrid of the variety of the tree on which it grew and the tree that produced the pollen.
Avocado growers usually plant more than one variety to allow for cross pollination. In order to get the exact same variety you could grow from a cutting from the parent tree.

]]> By: christinearmijo http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-506699 christinearmijo Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12:07 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-506699 But if the avocado seed came from a mature avocado tree that was not itself commercial, just a mature tree in a backyard and that parent tree produced LOADS of delicious avocados, will the seed grow into a tree that produces the same delicious avocados? But if the avocado seed came from a mature avocado tree that was not itself commercial, just a mature tree in a backyard and that parent tree produced LOADS of delicious avocados, will the seed grow into a tree that produces the same delicious avocados?

]]> By: copper194 http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-505829 copper194 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:46:35 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-505829 i am growing an avocado tree and I soaked the seed in water til it split and then I planted it. It is about 18 inches tall and is starting to get leaves. i am growing an avocado tree and I soaked the seed in water til it split and then I planted it. It is about 18 inches tall and is starting to get leaves.

]]> By: abigale http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-505177 abigale Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:12:22 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-505177 Looked alot on avacado tree than thought can make gwakamoli and other maybe will buy Looked alot on avacado tree than thought can make gwakamoli and other maybe will buy

]]> By: chase123 http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-505141 chase123 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:15:17 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-505141 that is a lot of good info now i have a huge & pretty it saves youa lot $$$$$$$$$$ money !!!!!!!!!!!!! that is a lot of good info now i have a huge & pretty it saves youa lot $$$$$$$$$$ money !!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: randall smith http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-504932 randall smith Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:02:18 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-504932 i have four small shoots about 12inches tall.you say that all plants dont grow fruit so how do i tell if the ones growing will produce fruit ? i have four small shoots about 12inches tall.you say that all plants dont grow fruit so how do i tell if the ones growing will produce fruit ?

]]> By: s.shaffizan http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-504745 s.shaffizan Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:48:41 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-504745 Good sharing stuff Good sharing stuff

]]> By: Madar Smith http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-503411 Madar Smith Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:05:33 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-503411 My mother used to have a tree that never bore fruit; but grew so well inside... My mother used to have a tree that never bore fruit; but grew so well inside…

]]> By: Surferess http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-503309 Surferess Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:00:45 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-503309 It should be noted that a tree grown like this rarely bears fruit. To get avocados one must graft the tree. It should be noted that a tree grown like this rarely bears fruit. To get avocados one must graft the tree.

]]> By: LauYan http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-503139 LauYan Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:15:19 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-503139 It's a big big tree,.. It’s a big big tree,..

]]> By: Teri Manley http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-502918 Teri Manley Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:43:31 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-502918 my tree is about three feet tall but it only has three leaves on top it grows new ones but they drop off. any ideas? my tree is about three feet tall but it only has three leaves on top it grows new ones but they drop off. any ideas?

]]> By: Elaine Tate http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-502513 Elaine Tate Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:17:46 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-502513 OMG! I just shared how to grow an avocado tree . therefore i just learned something new at 53 years old!!!!!! OMG! I just shared how to grow an avocado tree . therefore i just learned something new at 53 years old!!!!!!

]]> By: Susan Campbell http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-501046 Susan Campbell Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:28:14 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-501046 Years ago, I used to grow these all the time. Now, they never make roots, so I have assumed these highly commercialized varieties just won\\\'t. Am I wrong? Or should I try organic avocados for better luck? I really enjoyed these plants and would like to grow them again. Years ago, I used to grow these all the time. Now, they never make roots, so I have assumed these highly commercialized varieties just won\\\’t. Am I wrong? Or should I try organic avocados for better luck? I really enjoyed these plants and would like to grow them again.

]]> By: gregoryh http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-484345 gregoryh Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:46:00 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-484345 You really have to keep on top of the water level if you use this method. However, if instead you use corks on the toothpicks, or use screws through corks and then into the seed, you can float the seed in a container of water and be much less attentive to the water level. You really have to keep on top of the water level if you use this method. However, if instead you use corks on the toothpicks, or use screws through corks and then into the seed, you can float the seed in a container of water and be much less attentive to the water level.

]]> By: Kaluwe http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-482028 Kaluwe Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:09:05 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-482028 You are great, I got what I just needed Thank you You are great, I got what I just needed Thank you

]]> By: geno http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-477953 geno Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:24:08 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-477953 Hi everyone: One really easy to grow is a tangerine,I have had(never good with verbs) one for about 18 yrs,this small tree do great indoors. I used to take it outside in summer months after all is a citric.I started it from a tangerine( I ate) …. just put the seed in a small pot and keep it moist and near or in a window. thats all.Super easy super cheap! Gina. Hi everyone: One really easy to grow is a tangerine,I have had(never good with verbs) one for about 18 yrs,this small tree do great indoors.
I used to take it outside in summer months after all is a citric.I started it from a tangerine( I ate) …. just put the seed in a small pot and keep it moist and near or in a window. thats all.Super easy super cheap!
Gina.

]]> By: Marcia Grimes http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-477204 Marcia Grimes Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:27:27 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-477204 Thank you for all your information...It was clear and to the point. It will be easy to follow. I can hardly wait to start this project. I have never been successful at growing this tree, but with your instructions, I do not think I can go wrong. Thank you. Thank you for all your information…It was clear and to the point. It will be easy to follow. I can hardly wait to start this project. I have never been successful at growing this tree, but with your instructions, I do not think I can go wrong. Thank you.

]]> By: misslulu http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-473237 misslulu Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:29:05 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-473237 Hi, I'm trying to grow an avacado tree and it has three leaves, is about 16 inches tall, but every time the three new leaves come out the three below turn brown and fall off.The soil is damp and I'm very careful not to overwater,its in a southern window wich is sunny from about 10am to 4pm. I read what you said about cutting the stem down to three inches, but I am afraid it will die HELP Hi, I’m trying to grow an avacado tree and it has three leaves, is about 16 inches tall, but every time the three new leaves come out the three below turn brown and fall off.The soil is damp and I’m very careful not to overwater,its in a southern window wich is sunny from about 10am to 4pm. I read what you said about cutting the stem down to three inches, but I am afraid it will die HELP

]]> By: John Revo Puno http://inhabitat.com/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/comment-page-1/#comment-459713 John Revo Puno Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:47:50 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403452#comment-459713 I've tried growing avocado exactly the same way when I was a kid. I remember it's a school project back then. :) I've seen a short article about avocado that it's dangerous to animals. Just want to share it here: http://www.fruitlush.com/avocado-fun-fact.html. I’ve tried growing avocado exactly the same way when I was a kid. I remember it’s a school project back then. :)

I’ve seen a short article about avocado that it’s dangerous to animals. Just want to share it here: http://www.fruitlush.com/avocado-fun-fact.html.

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