starting an avacado seed

[smom1976]

OK so when I was a kid I was able to start these no problem.. now that i am an adult.. (my DH sometimes doesnt think so but that is another post) I cant start one of these to save my life..

IS there a trick that I dont remember???

I have tried 3 and so far with all 3 nothing..

I put 3 toothpicks in the sides and place in a cup full of water in the windowsill..

one split like it was going to grow then quit

the next two havent done anything

 

[Broke Down Ranch]

Depending on how old you are, perhaps the genetics of commercially grown avocado's has changed since you were a kid....? I know when I was a kid the way you're describing it sounds like how we did it too.....

 

[theOEGBman]

Same problem here, and Im not even out of my teens yet!

Probably 5-6 years ago, I did the toothpick thing, stuck it in a vase of water and it grew like crazy. I put it in a pot and the tree got about 7 ft tall, then I transplanted it and it died. I've tried at least a dozen since then and nothing at all. I'd like to hear any tricks going around as well!

 

[smom1976]

ok so I just tried 2 more and nothing.. I took a knife and scored the bottom of these 2 and will see if that does anything but this is wierd..

 

[ranchhand]

I have two avocados growing right now, in the windowsill. I take the pit out, rinse the green "meat" off, then let it dry a day or two. Next, I peel the dried brown skin off with my fingernail. Then the 3 toothpicks go it, and it is suspended in a yogurt cup.
They sometimes get slimy, so I change the water and gently rinse the pit and root about once a week. It can take months for them to start rooting, so patience is key!

Here's the setup-

And the pit with a root-it's been in water for about 2 months.

Good luck! What I want to know is how to grow them and actually get avocados!

 

[gone 2 seed]

My mom always started them under the sink or in a dark place. Not sure why but they always grew.

 

[GrowinVeggiesInSC]

Great topic, I just tossed a failed avocado seed attempt and was considering posting the same question! I will try the "peeling" method the next time I buy an avocado.

 

[Rio_Lindo_AZ]

I've tried many times to grow an avacado from seed. I've had it crack, but never root. I'll be sure to try out different techniques. :happy_flower

 

[Purple Strawberry]

Neat post :rainbow-sun