Then, place your pit (with the toothpicks inserted in the sides) over a glass of water with the pit halfway submerged. You’re going to leave it like this in a warm location, but out of direct sunlight, for the next 2-6 weeks.
You’re going to wait for your roots to grow about 6 inches, but then, you’re going to trim them back down to around 3. This will help the roots and leaves grow thicker later on.
2. Pot your sprouting avocado seed
Now that you have some healthy roots on your seed, it’s time to plant it. Grab a 10-inch pot, preferably one with a hole for draining at the bottom, and fill it up with some incredibly nutrient-rich soil. You’re going to then dig a small hole in the center to fit your seed and cover it up with soil.
When caring for your avocado plant you want to make sure the soil is constantly moist — but not wet. You never want to overwater — so if you see the leaves turning yellow and becoming droopy, let the soil dry out a bit.
On the flipside, if you forget to water your plant for a while and the leaves turn brown, you need to revive the plant by putting the pot in the sink and letting the water run through the soil for a little while. This is to drain the plant.
3. Watch the fruit of your labor sprout!
Now that you’ve planted and grown a healthy avocado tree, you just have to wait for it to bear some fruit. It can take some time for your tree to matu
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