How To Grow An Avocado Plant From Seed

How To Grow An Avocado From Seed! In this video, I'll show you step by step how to take a store-bought Avocado fruit and grow a brand new Avocado plant from the large seed inside.
Originally from Puebla, Mexico, this large, distinct fruit is the main ingredient in Guacamole. It can be quite a large plant, and it is most definitely tropical. So for most of us, it will have to be grown indoors.
The process is quite simple, but it can take some time. It involves simply taking the nut from inside the Avocado fruit, cleaning it of both Avocado meat as well as the brown layer of skin. Then we stick toothpicks in it and suspend it/submerge it in a jar of water. Sprouting can take up to 3 months, after which the plant itself grows quite quickly.
This is a great indoor growing project to do with kids and another great way for indoor gardeners to beat the winter blues and continue growing and producing inside.
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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@iceysue]

This is what quarantine's got me doing folks.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, you can a lot of people Icey Sue!

[@karinarubiera4750]

Same!

[@tommydrawz]

how's your plant doing? :D

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Love.Stefan has it already sprouted?

[@etiennejager8701]

I was doing this at 7 years old

[@jenniferzazula6030]

I followed your steps and my avocado has sprouted! Granted it took longer than 3 months because our house isn’t that warm...but now I am off to buy a pot to transplant it into! Thanks for your great tips!!

[@chinatownboy7482]

Nobody heats their home to 85 degrees.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Great to hear Jennifer!

[@skinnydee1886]

I usually have a small avocado every day; I love them very much!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right there with you! The best!

[@gillianrameshwar5073]

Hello I just love the way you explain to us. Thanks friends across the world. Thanks much. Lots of love.

[@wayofthewonderer]

thank you, explained clearly audibly and visually at a nice, friendly pace

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for that! :-)

[@juneenpowers1867]

I am a new subscriber and a newly retired person looking forward to trying all kinds of new gardening ideas. Thank you for this informative video...and for using the word "equidistant". :) I am trying this today with three avocados. So excited!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, awesome Juneen! I'll take every opportunity to drop my $3 words...I only know a few! LOL!

[@victoriabarmina84]

How was it?

[@LADYKAT...]

I'm going to grow another one. I had one about 2 years ago but I got sick and it got neglected. It died. Bummer. It was about 6' tall. Love your videos!!! You're so damn smart and easy to understand. I haven't tried fb yet because when I used to go on fb there was so many crappy negative morons that I stopped going on altogether. I'll check it out when my seedlings don't need so much off my time. Soon hopefully. And I make sure I "like " all of your videos. Hope our community garden is working out for you. Thank you for helping me stay happy and sane. Living in America right now is extremely stressful thanks to the criminal we just got out of the Whitehouse! He belongs in the, " Big House " not the Whitehouse!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

6 feet tall! That would have been impressive!

[@redeyna7976]

I really like the video I just started the process of growing the avacodo and this video help me alot thank you

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome! Happy to help! I also did a follow-up video with the older plants as I moved them on to larger pots here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJKrqGSvnKuogK8 All the best!

[@rachelmeadows6222]

I experimented over the summer by growing the seed in potting soil outside successfully. Yes, it does take some time. I made a second attempt growing indoors since it’s cold outside now. I noticed roots but no actually stem growth yet. Probably needs warmer temps as suggested here. Thank you for your tips!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yes, I'm pretty sure earner temps will help that initial shoot to spring up.

[@maxineventura9175]

I am going to try this today. I hope I'll remember to update you guys!

[@NMW80]

Make sure you keep it warm. That’s the trick, it has to have warmth to germinate or it won’t happen no matter how long you leave them in water.

[@liguow]

Are we gonna get the update

[@Snapple-lw8nk]

Update? X

[@Sasha-bd2yz]

update?

[@1Deejay7]

AVOCADO UPDAAAAATEEEE 🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑

[@littledvlogs]

Thanks for the avocado tutorial! 🥑💚

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

Great video! I was placing the seed upside down and it took longer. This time I will do it the right way. Thanks so much for the demo. Blessings and be safe.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Crisalida, best of luck! :-)

[@KerriEverlasting]

Your garden quickies have been very successful but I like the longer ones best! 💖

[@eeve5437]

Avocado are a gift from natures so ripe tomatoes farms your the best for give us the special information

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha too kind! Cheers! :-)

[@eeve5437]

No your too kind

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@eeve5437 :-)

[@soulcandyalmadulce5885]

The best "easy to do" I have seen. Much appreciation for your effort, time, and love.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks for that! I did try to simplify it, so I appreciate the comment. :-)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Grow Lemon trees right from the seeds of a store-bought Lemon! Anyone can do it!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boPLdYWdrM6rnaM

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Turmeric!! Just as fun as growing Avocados....but even easier. Grows just like Ginger! Check out the how-to video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnmmamR6jd2sock

[@elizabethvisser4448]

Does this also work for an acorn?

[@aussiegardendiy7461]

what if I put the seed in upside down for 2 weeks in water? do you think it will still grow.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@aussiegardendiy7461 Oh yeah, should be fine. These guys are quite tough and in nature they don't necessarily fall in the right orientation every time. Cheers!

[@aussiegardendiy7461]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks for such a quick response! I have tipped it over now so hopefully, it grows.. This will be the 2nd I've tried. the first one started growing in my worm farm and the stem wrapped around the nut so it died. wish me luck!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@aussiegardendiy7461 No worries! Has the nut cracked yet? Like the tap root popped out? I have seen them get all twisted like you said....the fix to that sometimes is to plant them on their sides right away.....that way the shoot can just turn 90 degrees and reach for light and same with the root the other way. Orienting right the full way will often kill them unfortunately.

[@mariamarulina8937]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! And thank you for explaining it so easily!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Maria thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!

[@tmwhamlett6856]

Thanks so much! I remember doing this as a kid, and wanted to share with my daughter. Kudos!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So cool, I'm glad you could watch and use it as a reference!

[@tannerconkey1]

Thanks dude! Your videos are very informative and helpful. Self sustainability is critical to the survival of the planet

[@myblackandwhitelife]

For everyone planning to plant an avocado from seed you MUST KNOW: 1/ your avocado must be grafted when it is 1-2years old with a scion from a commercial variety, or else you will get a non commercial variety (usually either tastes bad, doesn t ripen, has small yield, very small fruit size... etc) 2/avocado trees are divided into 2 types (type A and type B) and you MUST have at least 1 tree of each type for the tree to produce fruits. Simply put, one type sets female flowers in the morning and male in the afternoon and the other does the opposite. I am saying that because an avocado tree does not self fertilize, so you need a female and male flower to be open during the same time of the day. for that reason you need to either a) have 2 trees, 1 of each type (2 trees= 1tree type A +1 tree type B), or b) have 1 tree grafted with 1 scion of each type (1 tree grafted with= 1 type A scion+ 1 type B scion on the same tree). That is extra important or else your tree will not set fruits. Type A includes but is not limited to hass, lamb hass, pinkerton, reed. Type B includes but is not limited to fuerte, bacon, zutano, ettinger. Hope this helps and prevents people from planting trees that never set fruits. Happy gardening

[@SarahSmith-ox1ig]

Great tutorial, very detailed and easy to follow.

[@marcusyong4840]

thanks for the video, I learned A LOT from this video, I DIDN'T GIVE IT ANY WARMTH! I STORED IT IN THE REFRIDGERATOR! I'm going to put it outside which is around 86° now. Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on, best of luck! :-)

[@marcusyong4840]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@marcusyong4840 cheers, best of luck!

[@texas_best3336]

I go nuts when I see avocados because they're so good

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Almost TOO good Rory...! Love 'em!

[@sabrinasmith6381]

Awesome and simple. I had everything at home to start this. I'm excited and can't wait to see what happens! Not sure if we'll get the 80-85 degrees here but I am going to try it.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Sabrina! Do try and get that heat to make sure the seed cracks and sprouts.....after that, its less important. Best of luck!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Plant spacing is often overlooked until it is too late and you're staring at an overgrown jungle. Check out the basics of spacing out your veggie garden!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f16zhoyFaNxsqrM

[@estebanlopez9236]

This video was informative! I got my avocado to grow 7 in tall ,transferring it a larger pot but i shocked the plant watering it at the leaves --TOP SIDE and died . Watering from the bottom sounds right and i will be doing that on my next one. Also , placing the seed BELOW the soil line was my mistake too . It never seemed to grow beyond the 7 inches. I will do as you suggested .

[@madelinedelvalle3666]

It will go better if u follow all his steps except putting them in water. Just place it in dirt. Note, that most of these will not give u fruit. If you want that you have to insert another avocado breed into it. Forgot what it's called sort of like a graft. Good luck.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@lizfloyd6386]

I have a plant I started from a seed about two years ago. It's now about six feet tall.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Amazing Liz! Has it flowered yet?

[@sheilaamos7697]

Do you have avocados

[@mchaelbarber7484]

Excellent demonstration of how to correctly grow an avocado plant from its pit. Thank you! Oh, it would be interesting to see your plant when fully matured?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks mchael! I'll have to post some pics. I had about 20 growing...gave most of them away as indoor plants. :-)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@katmc7803]

I like what you said put it in the warmth .Thanks maybe that was why my seeds never grown as to this .Thanks

[@lisajhay4387]

Tyyy I’m in the UK but really want to try this it looks such fun so mine is now in water and a little mini covered greenhouse 👍... can’t wait to watch it grow... I’ve grown lots this year what with lockdown and found a new love/interest in growing flowers, plants and foods from seed!! Subscribed and will watch all of your videos x

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Lisa! How far along is your seed? I find the roots pop out pretty quickly, its the shoots that take forever. Heat and light dictate the timeline. Cheers!

[@emilyparks715]

I love avocados and this was very helpfull,Thank You so much!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

The time to plant your Tomatoes is now. Check out this tutorial!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJaZeaioqqtsnKs

[@anselmoquintanilla5012]

Ppapplk

[@heerasingh7844]

Great information bro 👍👌✌️

[@beerye3750]

Thanks...... for making...... the video.

[@BarbaraEyre]

Hmmm, that might be why my seeds never sprouted .... never peeled off that skin. Yours is the first video to mention that. Will try again!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Barbara, definitely could be! Sometimes they can't crack through it and that skin layer just bakes on and becomes unbreakable. Have to peel away for sure. That and heat, can't stress that enough. Cheers and happy growing!

[@nasqad3357]

Every single video I have seen peel the skin of lol

[@guynorth3277]

no, that skin has noting to do with it, in warmer weather you can just plant them in the garden too.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@guynorth3277 if you're worried about warmer weather to plant these guys outside, chances are they aren't an outdoor 365 plant in your region

[@BarbaraEyre]

Well, a little 2 months later and still nothing. 2 of 4 cracked open and I put them in soil. The other 2 just rotted. Then one of the two in soil rotted. The last one did absolutely nothing. No sprout, no roots. That was my 3rd try at growing avocados. Nothing. I don't get it.

[@meghabarwe9235]

Very nice information. Thank you🙏🌹❤

[@missyg9261]

Thanks man that’s really helped👍👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Missy, thanks for watching!

[@annamccartney303]

Great Video! Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@annamccartney303 cheers Anna, glad you liked it!

[@rubymorales1992]

Thank you sir for information.now I know how to plan avocado.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Ruby, thanks for watching and for the support!

[@ronniet71]

Excellent my friend .

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks ronnie! :-)

[@heathermontgomery8502]

My mother planted one a very long time ago. It grew like a house on fire. She remarried, my stepfather was a meteorologist with the NWS, and he transferred & we moved to Memphis TN. A moving company packed us up, but we arrived in Memphis in a Volkswagen, with the avocado in the backseat with me, Mom refused to leave it behind. Lol it was tall. That plant lived for a pretty long time. ❤️ I'm starting my own tomorrow.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So awesome Heather! Love that connection to plants sometimes...

[@susanjones8823]

Thank you for sharing now I know where I made my mistakes will try again!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Best of luck Susan! 🙂

[@susanjones8823]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you

[@janmyers985]

Excellent indstructional video! Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks Jan! Very much appreciated!

[@nasqad3357]

Once the roots have spouted and is a decent size you can put it straight into potting mix and will help grow its stem and leaves faster

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely. Once it gets established in soil, it really starts to grow that much faster!

[@cynthiamangra1444]

I am an avocado lover and I will try this!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If you're just starting out gardening in 2020, this inexpensive set of tools from Amazon can get you and your young plants up and running this spring! I know there is a fevered and renewed interest in gardening and many of you are seasoned vets. But remember that there's a whole population out there that hasn't gardened before. Let's help them out and encourage as much as possible! Affiliate links below: Amazon USA: amzn.to/2xXLfbG Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aoN1AN Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2XrQA5A The 10x20 nursery trays are a gardener's NECESSITY. Use the Amazon Afilliate links below to find the right ones! Amazon USA: amzn.to/2JFB4uM Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2wQCeBd Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2xepyEi

[@GraftingTactick]

Nice job, thanks for sharing my friend 👍

[@justinjiang6063]

For people who bite their nails, and can't peel it, use a lighter and lightly char the skin. It'll fall right off. :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, cool trick Justin, thanks!

[@RizaCabrera]

Oh how I love avocado 🥑😍💕

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Its the best Riza......can't get enough of it!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Check out how my Avocado plants are doing now and the steps I'm taking to care for them!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJKrqGSvnKuogK8

[@patriciadennis6153]

N00

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@patriciadennis6153 yep

[@joannegopaul3774]

Thank you, I'm going to try it and see how it goes, nice info👍 God bless you 🙏

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Joanne....Once you do get them going, check out this video for when they are older and you can move them on to bigger pots!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJKrqGSvnKuogK8

[@joannegopaul3774]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms 👍

[@anabnur2179]

Wow That's Amazing really Thanks A lot

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers anab! Thanks for watching!

[@chizknocka]

Thank you. Very helpful and simple 🥑👌

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers! Thanks for watching. :-)

[@hatimmatar3807]

I love how most comments are about how he talks as he’s asking a question. No one in the comments gives a fuck about planting avocado trees 😂😂😂. Keep up the good work man

[@LJ-ot5lm]

Happy to find your video. I'm ready to transplant my avacodo plant & wasn't sure if any seed should remain exposed. Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Laura, great question. I leave mine about half exposed. That seems to be where the roots start and where the shoots begin if you look inside really closely. I've done about 40 of them and it seems to work out so far!

[@bertodiez2561]

I wanna watch this video all day

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, thanks Berto! Check out the updated video as well!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJKrqGSvnKuogK8

[@norkitarojas]

Hello, I have an aguacate seed right now, after I saw your video I’m decided to give it a try. I live in Panama and I’m wondering if It would suceed because is very hot right now and is rainy season. Sorry for my English.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Norka, you live in the best possible conditions for it to succeed!!

[@That_Nash]

Your English was great☺️

[@debrabarton565]

This was a great video and explanation of how to grow an avocado tree. I can’t wait to start mine!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Debra, best of luck! :-)

[@sydrandell7638]

Brilliant , well explained video! And it works - i tried it !!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Syd! Thanks so much for watching and for the support! :-)

[@myetman]

Nice, came across your channel as i am very interested in backyard vegetable gardening. Starting plants from seed is of interest. Thanks.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Mark, thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it!

[@frankiesforest]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful indeed 🌿

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Frankie, thanks so much for watching!

[@Iridescenc3.]

Cool Canadian accent😁 thank you for sharing

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Lauren, thanks for watching. :-)

[@jamalwalker2104]

I just started mine. I was eating an avocado 🥑 with dinner and I figured. Why not start an avocado plant.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha right on Jamal! Best of luck!

[@BIRDMANzie]

I went from seed to 6 inches in 3 weeks!? Have I got a super seed!?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

LOL, sounds like it James!! Patent that variety!

[@mirandathames2384]

Do you have a video showing how to create that tropical environment? Is there an affordable way? Not sure if my windowsill would work or not?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Window sill can most definitely work, especially if south facing! The key is temperature and light, with humidity to a lesser degree. You can cover the growing seed with another plastic cup (clear) that is larger and fits over the avacado seed, you could use a lamp nearby to provide both heat and light, and you can even use a small heat mat underneath the jar. Many different cheap or free ways to raise the temperature and light levels for a small indoor project like this one! Happy growing!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You can do it Miranda... It's just that heat. The seed needs that extra heat to crack and send out that tap root. After that, once the seed is established, it can be grown as a normal house plant!

[@jaswantkaur8075]

I love your channel its so easy as the video are so hard thay make it thanks so much iv just did thats thanks very much

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Jaswant! That makes me happy to hear you say that! :-)

[@sundardsblog]

Even i love to do so at my little base they look cute💙💙💙

[@coramnobis2625]

I am an avocado producer in So. Calif. An avocado tree grown from a seed will take 6-10 YEARS to produce fruit depending on the variety.

[@2morrowSkilled]

Don't do that. Don't shatter my hopes and dreams.

[@absolutelyakanksha]

@@2morrowSkilled I feel you 🥺

[@coramnobis2625]

@@2morrowSkilled Sorry about that, but it's the truth.......and perhaps even more bad news, (sorry!) is the fact that avocado trees are not self-pollinating, so you need to have at least 2 to make fruit, and they both need to be flowering at the exact same time.

[@racinehorsinaround3630]

@@coramnobis2625 yep. And I'd rather hear the truth than believe a lie so thank you for that.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@coramnobis2625 Avocados are Monoecious....both male and female parts are available on the same plant. So even though they don't self pollinate, you do NOT need more than one plant to bear fruit.

[@Mimi-74]

This was great! Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks for watching!

[@iamescential2258]

Great channel. Just subscribed.🙏

[@TLipman1966]

Awesome and I love the 🎶

[@monikarusmini4420]

Good

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Monika.

[@danutashayler34]

you make it look simple.; I am trying this tomorrow; only one problem I will try growing the avocado in a warm window. Wish I had the facility. Kind Regards

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

South facing warm windows can be just as awesome...! Let us know how it works!

[@danutashayler34]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you for your time to response and thumbs up.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@danutashayler34 anytime Danuta, best of luck!

[@MrGmanishere]

Very instructive video.

[@karinastory156]

Very cool!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

:-)

[@convict13]

I just popped a seed (no idea that there were special ways in which to face it) in a disused pot and about 2 months later I have about an 8 inch sprout.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Perfect! Easy peasy!

[@jlevesque5907]

I buy hard avocados from the market. I put them in a brown paper lunch bag, close the bags, leave them on the counter and the avocados are ripe/ready to eat the following day!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Just one day? Brilliant. I'm going to try this ASAP, thanks for sharing! :-)

[@jlevesque5907]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms My pleasure! You're welcome! The avocados might not be ready the following morning, but by afternoon for sure! I'm talking the small avocados. There's two different sizes/types where I live. One is considerably larger than the other. I like the smaller ones, I haven't tried the larger ones yet. I usually eat two small ones with a spoon and love them cold.

[@vajdihoxha3732]

Na jep i shqip ju lutem faleminderit

[@trashweasel5124]

What about without the tropical heat thing you have? Is there any other way to make the plant feel like it’s in those conditions? (I’m new to planting trees so preferably something that would be around the house)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Even a sunny window sill can create that kind of heat for free

[@trashweasel5124]

Thanks!

[@yolandasotolopez]

will these produce fruit? Or do you have to graft with a tree that is already producing avocados?

[@rkujay]

Two things. It takes seven to ten years, here in Florida to get fruit from a seed. Plus, until you get flowers you don't know if you have a male or female. They need a pollinator.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@rkujay Avocados are Monoecious. They have both flowers on the same plant.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

No grafting necessary, but you have to manual pollinate once they are mature.

[@yolandasotolopez]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@yolandasotolopez no problem!

[@emmag-du5xp]

quick question. wdym by watering from the bottom? looking forward to this!! thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

It just means standing the pot in a pool of water to soak up the moisture, rather than blasting them from above with a watering can. At least early on.

[@emmag-du5xp]

The Ripe Tomato Farms thank you 🙏 ❤️ your videos

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@emmag-du5xp thanks so much! Have a great weekend, get growing!

[@hollyskuza5733]

Thank you for your video. It was my first one but not the last.😊

[@christiang2454]

The best way, I throw my seeds/pits into my composter in any season, a few months later I dig them up.. Usually 90% of the seeds have sprouted.. Slow but simple

[@pampayne4482]

This video has all the detail I was looking for - thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Pam, glad to help! :-)

[@melvinbrown3461]

Do I get the same variety when I plant the seed thanks for your advice keep it up

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If the avocado was a hybrid, your fruit on the new plant may vary... Just like with any other hybrid crops.

[@lagudtravelandadventure]

How to peel the outer layer of the sees easy like yours? Mine is hard and took awhile

[@vdelapiedra]

Thank you The Ripe Tomato Farms!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, no problem, thanks for watching! :-)

[@papermoon4129]

Love the toque, lol 😉😷🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Heh heh....4Ever! :)

[@eltoritoorti2837]

love your tips this is my second time doing this!

[@crystalfelsted6693]

I'm glad I found this because mine has been in water maybe a month? I've got a 4-5 inch root, and was about to just stick it in a pot with what little soil I had on hand (miracle grow seed starting mix. Is that a bad one for this?) And water from above 😬 At least I know I started it off right! It's been sprouting next to my snake's terrarium where I know it will stay warm. Should I also cover it with an open plastic baggie to help add humidity...?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice Crystal! I'd wait a little longer until you see an actual shoot sprout....then you know it'll be good to plant. Use any organic container mix you can buy at the store. Miracle Grow seed mix should work just fine if you already have it. What kind of snake??!

[@crystalfelsted6693]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms it's starting to sprout out the top now. I'm so excited! She's a red tailed boa.

[@benjaminandersen1097]

just subbed, i like your wibe, and the theme of things of course :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks for that Benjamin. Appreciate the support!

[@brendabilotti1912]

I know this is an older video. I have a question about using artificial light. I have a grow light, full spectrum and wondered if putting the seeds (after you prep them ) might make them grow any faster? Or sprout faster in the water.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hi Brenda, good question. Without leaves though, extra light won't make any difference to the growth or germination rate.

[@brendabilotti1912]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ok! , Thankyou for responding...and the advice! Much appreciated. Wish me luck! Just trying to grow them as houseplants! Any good soil/fertilizer you recommend? Specifically for Avocados? Thanks for you time. Subbing now 😊

[@fionaxx1000]

many thanks for the video. do u keep them outside or inside the flat? tks

[@benzook8898]

This is so helpful, thank you my friend!

[@hflordawn]

I had one seedling that I put in soil right away. Now I can see why that was a problem. Warm up the soil.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup..even though these guys are from the same area as tomatoes and peppers, they just don't tolerate cool conditions...like at all! Cheers.

[@cleanvapor]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Yes...but what do we do with a tropical tree in NJ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@cleanvapor indoors sadly....that's the only solution.

[@chinatownboy7482]

Avocado trees grown from seed may take up to 10 years to fruit. Some never flower or set fruit. I have a few avocado trees in my yard, all grown from seed, which have never flowered. Now I'm stuck with trees almost 20 feet tall. What do I do with them? Chop them down? Or go to a nursery, buy a grafted tree, then try to graft scions from that tree?

[@willemh3319]

i used a petri dish with a papertowel on the bottom and a glass over it 4 seeds on a row easy to plant afterwards

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome willem...what did you plant them in afterwards?