Avocado is one of the most nutritious and delicious fruits. It has excellent properties that help protect and improve our health, being rich in vitamins such as A, C and B, and nutrients such as folic acid and potassium.
In addition, avocado helps lower cholesterol and triglycerides, improve eyesight, optimize the functioning of the heart and digestive system. In short, there are a thousand and one reasons to eat more avocados, but only one obstacle: it’s very expensive.
The avocado is imported from distant countries and this trip, in addition to being negative for the environment, also affects the final cost.
It is precisely for this reason that we explain how to plant a potted avocado tree at home. It’s certainly not easy, but the results will be really great.
Where can I grow avocado?
First of all, you should choose a spot on the terrace or in the garden that is well exposed to the sun: the avocado loves sunlight and is essential for its growth. If you don’t have a deck or garden, choose a spot near a window to grow avocados in your home.
Avoid cold climates or places with very low minimum temperatures that are harmful to the avocado tree. As for the soil, make sure it’s nutrient-rich and has a low pH.
How do you plant an avocado tree in a pot?
Get an avocado seed, wash it well, and insert three toothpicks to create a stand that can keep it hanging over a jar filled with water. This will allow the roots of the avocado tree to grow and strengthen in order to support the weight of the plant.
Place the pot in a well-ventilated, sunny place. Once the stem of the plant has grown and reaches a height of 15 centimeters, cut it back to leave about 7 centimeters. By doing this, the stem will become stronger, more roots, and new leaves will grow.
As soon as the first leaves appear, the plant can be potted.
Remove the toothpicks from the seed and place the plant in a pot filled with potting soil. Cut the leaves when the stem is more than 6 inches tall. Leaves that exceed 30 centimeters in height should be trimmed.
Technique for making an avocado fruit
The tree will start to grow and the next step is to wait for it to bear fruit (this takes about 5 or 6 months). However, avocado trees do not bear fruit easily and it can take years.
A good technique you can use to speed up this process is to perform a transplant. A side cut is made to the plant to grow more stems.
Don’t forget to water the avocado tree frequently.