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#AVOCADO TREE SEEDS SKIN#

If you can’t leave your fingerprints when you press on the ground, it needs more water. Check the soil every few days to make sure it stays moist. This is a good sign if you notice that the seed is starting to crack. It can take anywhere from 2-to 8 weeks to bloom the roots and stems.

Keep the soil moist while you wait for the seeds to germinate.

I put it on top of my kitchen window sill. Young trees are sensitive to direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Make sure you get enough indirect sunlight to encourage seed growth.

Place the pot in a warm place with plenty of sunlight.Īvocados grow in humid and warm conditions (65-85 ° F or 18-30 C).

Having the right orientation is important because the roots will grow from the bottom. The underside of the seed is usually at a wide edge, although it can be difficult to detect because some seeds are very close to being round. Gently press the soil under the seeds so that half of it is still visible. Place the pot in a saucepan to hold any excess water. Add enough water to moisten the soil without flooding.

If you use old soil, make sure that any weeds, grass, and old roots can reduce the chances of avocado seeds germinating. You can use new, rich humus soil or recycle some old soil from your garden or any other pot. Put some soil in a pot and moisten the soil.Īvocado trees grow well in slightly acidic soils (6-6.5 pH) with good drainage.If you do not want to try to peel, you can leave the skin. In fact, some people may even crack the very top of the open seed to help it sprout. Shallow cuts in the hole will not affect its shoot.

#AVOCADO TREE SEEDS SKIN#

You can gently score the skin level with a paring knife and lift the skin with the tip of my knife. The brown outer skin may be firmly attached to the hole. Wash the seeds and remove the brown skin.