How To Grow Avocados From A Store Bought Avocado Seed

Avocados are very easy to grow. You can sprout a store bought seed with very little materials and effort. The only hard part is waiting the 10 years for it to produce. As an avocado farmer I know a way to get your tree to fruit in year 3.
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[@SleepyLizard]

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[@comoelitamelendez8467]

You have no idea how much you have taught me in less than 20 minutes! I always wanted to understand how grafting works, and you explained the process so well! God bless you sir!

[@SleepyLizard]

@@comoelitamelendez8467 you just made my day, thank you!

[@sharonhamilton6107]

For us 1st timers, we need to see roots. 😊 Do I need more trees to produce fruit?!

[@sharonhamilton6107]

I was gonna ask about shock.. ty

[@sharonhamilton6107]

I'm in ga. About hours away from fla. So rainy season unknown

[@trebledog]

I like this guy. No chatty chat just great info.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you trebledog

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[@user-kv2jf1es9u]

​@@SleepyLizard Very In formative & fun 2 watch. I planted lots of avocado in my childhood @ my upcountry and THEY R still our family supply.I used 2 love it & this awakens my farming passion so this is the yr,will begin with potatoes,melons + avo's. Thank & stay green & sl😴😴🦎 ,healthy & blessed Y'all.

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[@amybethhurst]

Agreed.

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I like this guy, straight forward advice, no crazy stuff, just plain good gardening, for beginners. 😊

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you. that is exactly what I was going for. I appreciate your comment.

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[@SleepyLizard]

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The second method is hydroponics I think

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Practical, educative, simplified and easy to grasp. Big contribution to mankind. Thank you so much

[@SleepyLizard]

that is one heck of a compliment! thank you

[@smctree]

Great teaching style! Arborist and all-‘round plant nut, I love your passionate mission to inspire others.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you!

[@kennapace3869]

Years ago I started an avocado plant by a store bought avocado using the prong method in a glass of water. It grew to to be about six inches tall and my daughter took it to school to show her teacher. Never saw it again. Ever since then I have never been able to grow another no matter how I did it. Now I will try this method. Thank you

[@SleepyLizard]

god luck!

[@claudiastokes6485]

I was able to grow a plant and then could not do it again. I tried many ways. Wrap the seed in a damp paper towel and put in a plastic zip bag until you can see the roots.

[@AnonymousOndi]

What planting zones are safe to plant avocado in the ground?

[@AnonymousOndi]

A friend started hers in a seed tray and watered with water that had banana peels in it. I tried it and was able to grow 20 seeds, they were about 2+ feet tall when I gave them to friends as gifts.

[@SleepyLizard]

@@AnonymousOndi what a great gift idea!

[@michaelmoore7550]

Why do I want to grow avocado trees so bad after watching your videos 😂 really enjoyed all the information

[@SleepyLizard]

I appreciate that Michael.

[@michaelmoore7550]

@SleepyLizard I actually have 3 growing on my desk now. I pinch the top of one today because of your video, but living in TN, they will never thrive outside from what I read on Google.

[@SleepyLizard]

@@michaelmoore7550 yeah, a tad too cold but you can keep them going as house plants. My dad does it in Pennsylvania

[@michaelmoore7550]

@SleepyLizard my mother lives in punta gorda FL and wants me to bring them to her. I already planted her 10 lemon and 2 mango trees this year. You see where I get it from🤣

[@michaelchristie3707]

People will forever learn from you. Couldn't want a better explanation and demonstration. Merry Christmas to you and family. God bless.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you Michael!

[@pitanuu]

You are a straight talker mate, simple, straightforward and to the point in very simple language and illustrations. You sir have applied the KISS method. "Keep it simple stupid", as we say down under, your bloods worth bottling!! Good luck and thanks. Fred

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you Fred that's exactly what I'm going for.

[@carmenortiz5294]

Great instructions, I guess I'm have to pass. By the time the tree starts producing I'm be 87. I'm going to have to spend the money and get one already started. LOL

[@SleepyLizard]

I encourage either method. thanks for your comment!

[@Tasty4339]

Educational yet easy to understand. Thanks for another great vid. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you Tasty. Merry Christmas to you too.

[@raulcampos6843]

@Tasty: yes dear Tasty, it’s a great video! Can’t wait ‘til Spring to start growing my avocados! Happy New Year to you! Greetings from NC!🌹🌼🌸😘👋🏾

[@Tasty4339]

Happy and Healthy New Year to you as well! ​@@raulcampos6843

[@sheilamorton5352]

He is a good teacher! I need that kind detailed answer without talking it to death without trying to use big words to try to empress us. He is direct and explains it with examples we understand.

[@SleepyLizard]

Than you Sheila!

[@IN-tm8mw]

I always love eating Avacados by the truck loads and wanted to get started on something like this. i'll be saving this video.

[@SleepyLizard]

you're gonna love it. There's a lot of avocado growing info on my channel.

[@williamward3433]

The best directions on how to do it!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you!

[@jeffp.7598]

You win a subscribe from me for keeping things simple and to the point. So tired of these types of videos being 5x longer then it needs to be because person just rambles on and repeats themselves over and over.

[@SleepyLizard]

Welcome to the channel Jeff!

[@snowman3693]

Best pruning tip ever

[@SleepyLizard]

thx

[@mariapropst7935]

So much to learn here! THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON THE INTERNET!!! Thank you so much! Loyal subscriber here!!! God Bless!!!

[@SleepyLizard]

Hi Maria, that's a heck of a compliment, thank you!

[@johnlynch4878]

Thanks Tom! Your video work is great and you are most entertaining, instructive and so articulate - so easy to listen to. Your lands and produce look great. Cheers, Jon

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you very much Jon

[@nancytharp8213]

Merry Christmas, Tom, Noe, and Tommy. Thanks for sharing 🙏 😎 🏖 🏝

[@SleepyLizard]

Mary Christmas Nancy!

[@JoseRuiz-vm8hr]

As Always what a great instructional video. You keep making them and I'll keep watching them!

[@SleepyLizard]

I appreciate the support Jose

[@sophiezaldivar]

Thank you so much for this video! I love how detailed the instructions are

[@SleepyLizard]

you are welcome Sophie

[@aussiegardener1773]

What a great personality to go with the garden xxxx

[@SleepyLizard]

aw shucks. thanks!

[@jndking9419]

Thank you, you’re a sweet man I can tell! God bless you and your avocados, and other fruit as well!!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you

[@doricadaka3691]

Thanks for sharing the pruning tip. Going to prune mine now😃

[@SleepyLizard]

I hope your tree grows really strong!

[@eentun9340]

Loved your instructions ❤❤

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you

[@maxyazdani]

I like the way you teach! Thanks

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks Max

[@MoreliaAustralia]

Thanks for all the useful info. I grow Hass, Fuete and Reed avos and I love the Reed variety because it keeps well so late in the season. Your grafting instructions have encouraged me to graft some Reed avocados.

[@SleepyLizard]

good luck with the grafts. our late season Monroe are really good too.

[@kalalukastevenmwala2237]

You are an amazing teacher...

[@SleepyLizard]

Thank you

[@violakabigabwa9240]

😂😂😂😂 you are so cheeky and funny. I like the sence of humour

[@SleepyLizard]

🤣

[@chatrbox213la5]

Smoked a joint and came upon your video😎 just perfect demonstration. I'm on a year of a store grown seed, and this is exactly what i was looking for. The pruning, hurts to see 😅

[@SleepyLizard]

the first time pruning is difficult but once you see the results it becomes easy

[@kiriyamathelama1809]

I wish it made avacodos faster the. 4 years from now. This was very informative thanks

[@SleepyLizard]

my wish also

[@gordonskl5018]

This guy is great. I appreciate this video so much, all the info you need and more. A wealth of knowledge and it is very much appreciated

[@SleepyLizard]

and I appreciate your comment, thank you.

[@brentfrancis9187]

What a great video! Your energy is infectious!!

[@SleepyLizard]

Thank you Brent

[@blinton31]

I think you are BRILLIANT!!! Thanks for the Incredible Video!!!

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks for the compliment.

[@hmmm..2733]

Thank you so much! I just transplanted 5 small avocado trees from my raised bed. Gonna try my hand at grafting from a tree I like.

[@SleepyLizard]

best of luck!

[@nashaatsedhom9638]

From Australia thank you Happy Christmas and the New year to you and your family. God Pless and please all of your family.

[@SleepyLizard]

Happy Christmas Nasha

[@ceylanjocius4697]

You’re the only one with right info! Thank you 😇😊

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks for the compliment

[@melchurmoreau5677]

My brother all what you showing right there is more than true, especially with the julie mangoes. I saw my grandfather did that many times when i growing up in the late 60s and early 70s and when ever the sketches especially with the julie mangoes,it would come out flowers even before the leaves. But the way did his grafting is,he would take a branch from where the fruit was hanging to do is grafting and in a few months time the starts bearing and he would put a banana leaf on the ground so mango could be protected since the tree small to hold the weight of the mango, it would start bearing and most times he had remove the flowers, i gave you a like and subscribe, you deserve it my boy!!

[@SleepyLizard]

Welcome to the channel

[@absoluteconfidencesuzannef6843]

💚💚💚💚YOU ARE AWESOME, Thank you very much for sharing your WISDOM!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you. I love the energy on your channel

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😁Thank YOU!!!💓 @@SleepyLizard

[@rendaowe]

Thank you soo much, everything that I WANTED to know. Loved this!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you

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Thanks so much for the info, straight forward and truly educative 👍.

[@SleepyLizard]

You are welcome

[@RimmPurple]

Merry Christmas my friend TommyBoy great time to ya and yours broda

[@SleepyLizard]

Merry Christmas Rimm!

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[@SleepyLizard]

😁

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You help me more then other people did on KZbin I’m glad I saw your video thank u sir

[@SleepyLizard]

your comment just made my day

[@juanitaschoeman9573]

Thank you Sir, the replanting technique was wonderfully explained.

[@SleepyLizard]

you're welcome

[@antomano5623]

Very informative vlog.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you

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THANKS, YOU ARE PERFECT

[@SleepyLizard]

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[@ZZLZ-cj8tl]

Excellent! The Best Avocado Teacher! Practice Makes Perfect! Different Variations! Thank you!

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks for the compliment

[@ricardogarza9276]

Once again Tom thank you for your video. It is so wonderful and I will follow every step to grow my trees and I will because I love avocados gracious.

[@SleepyLizard]

Thanks Ricardo!

[@user-ur6gy4gm4b]

Ho Ho Ho! Meeeeery Christmas! to you, your family and your workers! How do you manage to always bring a smile to my face, especially when talking about avocados! TOp notch quality and productivity and very educational. I still learned a few thing from the video. I fertilized my main avocado with liquid 5-5-7 fertilizer, but it's now droopy. I watered it on the sides, but worryingly, it didn't do much. I have a bad feeling that the root system has compromised. I will water it again tomorrow, I think I didn't water it enough. Mango update: I can finally (or already, becaue it didn't take long) see the stem coming out. The seed is dark green. However, I'm seeing ome fungus gnats. And there is a bit of mold and foul smell. But the viability is higher. Anyways, today is my last day of school before the holidays. WOOHOO! I don't wanna be late, so I might comment later. Byeee

[@SleepyLizard]

last day of School!

[@angelrivera9031]

Great video as always. When will you sell grafting sticks again. I remember long ago you used to sell them and I no longer ever see them on the website.

[@SleepyLizard]

Hi Angel, I no longer sell cuttings nor trees online. Too many regulations, inspections and certifications which vary state by state. I stick to selling the fruit these days. I'm fully certified for that.

[@slowpoke4557]

My wife has been wanting to go on a road trip for a while now. Would we be able to come down and buy some cuttings so we could do our own grafting? I was an otr truck driver when I met my now wife, a drive doesn't scare us, it excites us 😅

[@SleepyLizard]

@@slowpoke4557 my contact info is in the "about" section on the channel. send me a text. tell me it's you.

[@johnbaxter189]

Brilliantly explained Sleepy. U are the Avocado man to turn to. I'm got a Haas growing. Now I know wat to do.

[@SleepyLizard]

excellent!

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This gardener is a great commmunicater...maybe the best I've seen...👍😁

[@SleepyLizard]

wow, I really appreciate you saying that. thank you

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Nice video❤

[@SleepyLizard]

Thank you Jem

[@jamespike5161]

I love how a fruit that should’ve gone extinct with the last megafauna has been kept alive by the fact that humans thought the fruit was tasty too.

[@SleepyLizard]

it's selection characteristic is "utility to humans"

[@Rosie-di6ed]

Thanks for taking the time to share this info, It's valuable information for someone that is starting from scratch. I love avocados too. looking forward to some fun with this idea. Happy to give a subscription and a BIG thumbs up. your yard looks AWSOME

[@SleepyLizard]

Thank you for the support and welcome to the channel

[@sandragoldfadim870]

Thanks for all the info I’ve been growing a seed in water now has all kinds CNN of roots ready to put in soil your great thanks again

[@SleepyLizard]

glad to hear it!

[@MrTfba1]

Thanks Tom, great info! About 14 months ago, my daughter went to Puerto Rico. She flew back to her home in Seattle Wa. with 2 large avocados purchased from a store in PR. She mailed the seeds to me in San Diego, Ca. I planted the seeds just as you did in this video. Seven months later the two seeds began growing little trees! I’m going to let the larger seed tree grow without grafting. The smaller seed tree will get grafted from a mature Nabal avocado tree. I was going to prune the large seed tree at about 4 ft., but now, after watching your video, I guess I should start now! My two little trees are about 30 inches tall. What do you suggest?

[@SleepyLizard]

I have no suggestion at all. Your plan is perfect.

[@MrTfba1]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@JoelTrammell-em7de]

bullshit story.

[@bhumphries1360]

I am completely amazed at how informative this video is. You gained a subscriber in me. I cannot wait to see and learn more! You are a wealth of information!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you for subscribing. I appreciate it. and welcome to the channel!

[@marcellasmith8942]

Thank you, a fun video that besides teaching me, made me hungry for Avocados!!

[@SleepyLizard]

I hope you were able to find some avocados to fill your belly!

[@Thaddy62]

Does you Sell Trees ? I have a House In FL Like to Grow a Couple. Great Job on the Class

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you for the compliment. I no longer sell trees, only fruit.

[@gioknows]

What is the shortest an avocado bush can be before bearing fruit? Cheers from Ottawa, Canada 🍁

[@SleepyLizard]

Hi Gio, it takes 10 years for a seed grown avocado tree to reach maturity

[@marinalobas9821]

Beautiful! It takes a decade with love and PATIENCE! 😊❤

[@SleepyLizard]

🥰

[@dalila1955]

you are so great in your explanation that all ages can understand. thumbs up for you and thank you.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you dalila

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It feels like I have watched this video before. Only the other guy was a few years younger. But not as good looking.

[@SleepyLizard]

I've covered most of these topics in other vids yes. I felt the urge to condense it all into one vid and try to answer the questions I typically get. And yes, I'd say right now I'm in the best shape of my life 💪☺️

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[@SleepyLizard]

try and stay on topic. this is about growing avocados. thank you

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@brookiepoo4812 .. Wrong place to find the lost sheep. Do not assume that others are ignorant.

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I'm a co inventor of the Internet to avoid local artificial intelligence... .edit

[@SleepyLizard]

@@waynemasters8673 thank you for your creation

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@@gayvalynnemoll6416 I'm just giving the invitation just in case there are people who might not know

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I CAN TELL YOU AND YOUR WIFE ARE SO PASSIONATE ABOUT CULTIVATING.❤❤❤

[@SleepyLizard]

yep

[@marianoche3152]

I like this guy, his video is pretty easy to follow. I'm now excited to plant my avocados.

[@SleepyLizard]

best of luck with you new trees!

[@ryanx9372]

I sense zero satire here, and I verily prefer satirical videos :(

[@SleepyLizard]

I've got some satire in my vid about magic mango seeds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_PXmSIqJmqqbMsi=IPSs2XdJ9CTuUObV

[@brookiepoo4812]

God bless you and Jesus loves you, do you know Him?

[@SleepyLizard]

@@brookiepoo4812 I'm not sure if you mean the same guy but there's a Jesus that owns a fruit stand down the street from us.

[@brookiepoo4812]

@@SleepyLizard no, I mean Jesus Christ the Son of God and Lord and Savior

[@SleepyLizard]

@@brookiepoo4812 that's a relief because it would be weird if the guy who owns the fruit stand down the street loves me.

[@emeritacrenshaw7227]

Thank you very much...very clear explanations and instructions...you're great😊😊😊

[@SleepyLizard]

I appreciate the compliment.

[@sandrathornthwaite2030]

That was fantastic. Have been thinking about how to graft my beautiful tree onto another. Thank you so much. And it was not boring like some. Regards. Chris.

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks for the compliment

[@karenebanks6974]

Thank you, you are very clear on the instruction 😊

[@SleepyLizard]

thx Karen

[@tmsnutritionalconsul]

A wonderful teaching video! Thank you!

[@SleepyLizard]

you are welcome

[@conniedean7407]

I love your video n your enthusiasm!

[@SleepyLizard]

Thank you Connie

[@user-hy5st8pm1k]

I really enjoy your explanation

[@SleepyLizard]

and I appreciate your comment, thank you

[@user-or1sm2zi1o]

Thank you! Great tutoring, lots of I fo and Thank you for sharing!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you for the compliment

[@loismaddux4800]

Great video! Love your channel. I think the other avocados you grown would be lovely to try!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you Lois.

[@stcroixchristosshollycross]

the way you teach i like and people will like to listen to your video , entertaining , carry on good to listen to you thank you

[@SleepyLizard]

you are welcome

[@DownButNotOutYet]

This is an excellent tutorial on growing your own avo's or for that matter another fruit/citrus tree. Very informative, thank you for showing and sharing. All the very best for 2024 kind regards

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks for the compliment

[@mjspirit2631]

This avocado video won me over, so I liked and subscribed!

[@SleepyLizard]

Welcome to the channel, and thank you for the support

[@socorrovelarde385]

Nice i learn the correct way of planting avocado seeds thanks

[@SleepyLizard]

good luck with your trees

[@user-us2mh6nw1h]

I love your explanation very loud and clear, I love it will give it a try🥰🥰

[@SleepyLizard]

good luck!

[@SunShine-nz8kp]

Wonderful lesson! Merry Christmas!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you sunshine

[@hassansaaid7155]

thank you sir for advice you explain better than teacher in university nice &clear .moroccsn in UK❤

[@SleepyLizard]

Hello from Florida and thanks for the compliment!

[@sovideo_]

A thoughtfully planned video.

[@SleepyLizard]

Thank you

[@toconnor3606]

This was a great video, going outright now to prune my avocados growing up like telephone poles.

[@SleepyLizard]

fantastic!

[@slysoilearth]

Straight to point ..thank you sir

[@SleepyLizard]

You are welcome

[@conniejuban]

This is sooo informative Thank you

[@SleepyLizard]

you are welcome

[@donbaileyable]

Excellent my brother exxccellent...Very good teaching, joy and down right getting down and dirty-no gloves, and other premadona stuffs I call dem... Smelling like a real gardener. The sign of a real green thumber👍

[@SleepyLizard]

yep

[@Ruby-K]

Thank you for sharing this information. It really is such a good video. I have subscribed. You are to the point, cheerful and I trust you know what you are talking about because you are doing it for a living....🥑.....🌳✅👀....👏👏👏👏👏 Thanks again watching, and trying to grow avocadoes, from the UK.

[@SleepyLizard]

Thank you Ruby. There are people growing avocados in London. I've seen videos of a fruiting avocado tree that exists somewhere in London.

[@rebecaortiz5056]

Soo true!!! God bless you 🙏

[@SleepyLizard]

Thx

[@milavapiskorskaya1561]

Все, иду на кухню хомячить авокадо и сажать косточку! Спасибо, дяденьке зарядил позитивом))) Месяц назад посадила кокос, сегодня у него появится подружка))

[@jessiesmith613]

Great video, love your explanation. Mine is about 5 years and it’s like a pole

[@SleepyLizard]

now you know why. If you start to prune from the top it will branch out.

[@AmAli-sv6fe]

Ali like how you grew your plants thank you very much I like how you explain .

[@SleepyLizard]

Thanks Ali

[@celiamirabal8678]

Wonderfully told , thank you

[@SleepyLizard]

I appreciate the support.

[@user-iw9fl2xy9q]

I am going to try those ideas Thank you.🎉

[@SleepyLizard]

Excellent

[@deetrvl4life875]

Just ... AWESOME!! Thank you!

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks Deet!

[@kriduro1956]

Hi,buddy,i just share this video with my brother un Puerto Rico,we love avocado,and we have different seeds to have it all year around! I saw differents videos explaining how to get early avocados,but yours is explained the rigth way,i would be supporting you channel,thank Sr!

[@SleepyLizard]

I appreciate your support.

[@Cheif.D19]

Love your content, you should make a video of that tree pruning machine!

[@SleepyLizard]

I was thinking to get some drone footage this time around but I didn't.

[@elizabethj.347]

Great information and demonstration. ❤

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you Elizabeth.