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Jan 29, 2008 | 5:41 PM PST
I started reading about growing avocado plants from seed and I was curious. There was all kinds of advice about starting the seeds to germinate. I eat avocados frequently for their health
benefits, but I was throwing the seeds away. So now I have seeds wrapped in wet paper towels in sealed plastic bags shoved away in the closet, which I check periodically. Nothing! At the same time, I buried one in my winter garden under the grow lights in a medium sized container brought in from outside, that is home to one of my geraniums. I forgot about it. As I was watering a little while ago, surprise ! There peeking out of the soil was my baby avocado, standing up all proud of itself. What a great event.
You all have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell
Feb 11 Update on this Avocado plant.
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Jan 29, 2008 | 6:05 PM PST
This little seed was just looking for company. What a great thing to find in the middle of winter Bill, LB |
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Jan 29, 2008 | 6:47 PM PST
I've tried for years to grow an avocado and just this last summer had success. I used the suspending the seed half in- half out of the water until it sprouted. Looks like your method might be the best way. My plant looks a little spindly but it's still growing. |
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Jan 29, 2008 | 8:33 PM PST
Congratulations on your new baby! |
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Jan 30, 2008 | 1:53 AM PST
congratulations on your avocado! ! :) |
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Jan 30, 2008 | 7:58 AM PST
That is great! Makes me want one now, lol...guess just shoving it in the dirt was the best way, and so much easier, eh? |
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Feb 1, 2008 | 12:13 PM PST
Well, that is a LOVELY surprise, isn't it? How beautiful! I wonder if I tried to grow a baby avocado, if it would like the company of my windowsill coleus plants? :) Last edited by ErinKelly on February 1st at 12:14 PM. |
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