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Gardener shares simple step-by-step process for growing thriving avocado trees …
One TikTok creator shared an easy hack to grow your own avocado tree — starting with the pits from your last guac night.
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Unlock Your Green Thumb: How to Grow an Avocado Tree from Seed
Grow Your Own Avocado Tree: A Simple Guide to Sprouting Seeds at Home A recent video by gardening enthusiast Shally Way has demystified the process of growing an avocado tree from seed, offering a practical guide for aspiring home gardeners. Way illustrates the initial steps, beginning with soaking avocado seeds in water for approximately 24 hours to soften and remove the outer skin. "You're going to take the avocado seeds and you're going to soak them in water for like a day," Way explains, demonstrating how the casing easily comes off. She then shows how to insert toothpicks into the seed, suspending it over water in a cup. This method allows the roots to develop while the seed remains partially submerged. Way showcases a seed that has successfully sprouted, revealing a robust root system and a young stem with leaves. She advises placing these sprouting seeds near a window to receive bright, indirect sunlight, emphasizing that direct sunlight is not necessary. The video culminates with a glimpse of a larger, more mature avocado plant, which Way states she planted on December 11th. "It's doing good," she remarks, highlighting the successful progression from seed to plant. This tutorial offers an accessible entry point for anyone looking to cultivate their own avocado trees at home.
