Avocado
We bought an avocado, cut it, used the pulp, but the pit remained unclaimed. But she pulls, if not half the weight of the fetus, then definitely a third. The question arises of how to use the bone; money was paid for it.
Having started a search for possible applications, we often come across pictures and see what an avocado tree looks like in the photo, making a clear decision: to grow an avocado, if not as a fruit-bearing plant, then at least as a decorative houseplant.
In fact, such a tree in the interior looks quite attractive and original.
How to germinate a seed
Naturally, the question arises of how to germinate an avocado and how difficult it is to do so. It turns out that there are several methods of germination; you can find their detailed description in the article, which is entirely devoted to the issue of seed germination.
Let us warn you in advance: be patient, the process of sprouting will take at least 3 weeks, and perhaps it will take as long as three months.
How to grow an avocado on a windowsill
Having received the shoots, you will need to plant the young plant in a pot with previously prepared soil. The plant is not capricious; the soil for it can be taken directly from the dacha, or you can buy a universal substrate in the store.
The tree's homeland is the humid tropics, which means that the following are important for the plant:
- high-quality irrigation
- humidifying the air by spraying water around it
- moistening the leaves themselves
For the location of the pot, you will need to choose the lightest possible, but without direct sunlight.
The temperature throughout the year should not fall below +12 C.Get ready for the rapid growth of the avocado tree; in three months its height can reach half a meter! Further growth will slow down.
A mandatory procedure is pinching the top when the desired height of the plant is reached, otherwise side branches will not form and the crown will not be formed.
We recommend that you carefully read the question of how to pinch an avocado.
Fruiting
The question naturally arises: does an avocado bear fruit from the seed? It’s difficult to answer unequivocally. Most likely you won’t be able to get the fruits, but there is still a chance to wait for it to bloom.
But wouldn’t a real gardener be pleased to admire a beautiful exotic tree grown with his own hands from a seed?
Take advantage recommendations for growing avocados, let this tree become a real decoration of your indoor garden.
