Don’t buy avocados anymore, grow them at home

This is where you have to be patient! Within two to six weeks, you should see the pit split. A white root will first point toward the bottom of the glass, followed by a small green shoot toward the top. When the root reaches about  10 cm  , it’s time to move on to the next step.

Step 3: Plant your avocado tree in a pot

Get a  20cm diameter pot  with drainage holes. For the substrate, choose a  lightweight all-purpose potting soil  , mixed with a little compost if possible. Plant the seed without burying it completely: leave the top third of the surface protruding.

Place your pot in a bright spot, but out of direct sunlight, such as a  south- or southeast-facing windowsill  . Water sparingly, only when the potting soil begins to dry out.

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