A Split Avocado
Well, it seems that I am finally going to have an Avocado Tree growing again soon in my home! The original pit that I started with this time around was cracking and looking like it was doing good but it ended up rotting out to my disappointment. But on a brighter note, the second one that I started germinating is looking fantastic!
The second avocado pit that I started germinating was much bigger than the first one and is now fully split at the bottom and going up the sides. So now if you were to look at it from it's bottom you can actually see the tap root growing out of it and hopefully it will make it's appearance outside of the pit soon! It didn't take long the first time I germinated an avocado to get the actual plant growing after the tap root came out.
The only thing different that I had done this time around was that I peeled off the brown outer layer that covers the actual seed. It seems to have made just a tiny bit of difference in speed of growth. So if you're trying to germinate an avocado pit, just remember that not all pits will germinate. Also, you can leave the brown outer layer on it. The top will dry up and crack and it doesn't make much difference in speed of growth whether you keep it on or peel it off in my experiences with both peeling it off and not peeling it. As with all beautiful and wonderful things, these things take time.
If you are trying to grow a fruit tree from seed or pit, keep in mind that these things take time. Have patience, have fun, and enjoy watching your seedlings sprout up and grow!
Until next time!
Au revoir!
-Mathew
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