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Growing Avocado as a House plantAvocado plants are typically started from the seed in the center of the fruit which you can buy at the market. Simply pierce the seed with toothpicks around the middle of the seed and then suspend it (pointed end up) over a glass or jar of water. ![]() In two to six weeks, you should have a young avocado plant, ready to pot. However, not all avocado seeds will germinate. If your seed has not sprouted in six weeks, start over with a new seed and try again. Another method to start an avocado plant is to leave the seed in the sunlight until it begins to split and then potting it in soil partly exposed. Use a four or five-inch pot to start your plant and set it in a nutrient rich potting soil that has good drainage. After your plant is about a foot tall, pinch it back to half. Pinching it back produces a rounder and fuller plant. Once your plant has filled it's pot with roots, it is time to move it to a larger pot. With a little care and attention you can have a beautiful indoor plant that is unique and will last three to five years. copyright 2007-2008 basicgardentips.com - Gardening Tips
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