Avocado is one of the recent staples of modern healthy eating. The delicious bowl of guacamole can be your next favorite snack, and you won’t feel guilty about the presence of this healthy fruit.
The many benefits of avocados have taken the health-conscious community by storm. This fruit is rich in essential vitamins such as vitamin B5, B6, C, K, E, potassium, etc. Avocados are also a great source of fiber and are said to have a heart-healthy fatty acid similar to that found in olive oil.
Due to their versatility in the kitchen, the popularity of avocados has continued to increase. They can be easily included in all dishes to enrich the color or to replace a less healthy option without changing the taste of the food.
We explain how to grow your own avocados in a few simple steps, without needing a large garden.
1. Sprout the avocado pit
Take your avocado seed and stick three toothpicks into it. Make sure they are placed approximately in the middle and equidistant. The toothpicks must be strong and identical, because they will allow the core to remain suspended.
Next, place the avocado pit in a cup of water, so that its round end is soaked in 2 cm of water. Use the toothpicks as shown in the image above.
Let the pits soak for two to six weeks in a warm place out of direct sunlight.
During this time you should see the roots and stem grow. When the stem is 15cm long, cut it to 7cm. Let the roots thicken and the leaves grow.
2. It’s time to plant
Fill a 25cm diameter pot with nutrient-rich soil. Plant the grain in a small hole made in the center of the pot, making sure its roots are in the soil and that half of the grain is uncovered. For good drainage, you can use a clay pot with a hole in the bottom.
Keep the soil moist without over-saturating it, making sure to water your stones generously and regularly. If the leaves begin to turn yellow or wilt, let the hole dry out for a while and then continue watering in smaller amounts. If the leaves turn brown and dry, you are probably not watering your avocado enough. Place the pot in a container and water it until the container is full, then leave it there for at least 1/4 hour, to ensure your plant is completely drained.
3. Enjoy your own avocado tree!
You did it! Keep watering your avocado tree, and you should notice fruit starting to form, although it will take time.
