How to Grow Avocado From Seed

Step 1

Remove seed (pit) from a ripe avocado. Do not let knife touch seed to prevent damage.

Step 2

Gently wash seed under warm running water removing any avocado flesh.

Step 3

Take a before photo.

Step 4

Wrap seed in damp (but not soaking wet) tea towel or paper towel.

Step 5

Place wrapped seed in food storage container or plastic food bag in dark kitchen cupboard. Do not seal bag/cover container or seed may get moldy.

Step 6

Check seed every 4 days or so by carefully unwrapping cover.

Step 7

Look for any visible changes and take more photos.

Step 8

Ensure towel is still moist and return to container.

Step 9

At first the seed will start to crack open (this is good) and one or more roots will grow from inside.

Step 10

After approximately 4-6 weeks, the root should be around 3-inches long and ready to plant.

Step 11

Plant in 8-inch flower pot with roots facing down (or sideways if they grew that way).

Step 12

Cover in potting mix with top half-inch of seed above soil level.

Step 13

If roots are too big for pot, trim away excess, then plant and water.

Step 14

Grow your plant in a draft-free location with strong, indirect light.

Step 15

Avocado plants enjoy moderate to high humidity: never allow your plant to dry out.

Step 16

Use 7:9:5 fertilizer as directed.

Step 17

Keep taking photos to monitor growth.