![]() ![]() In the US, 90% of avocados are grown in sunny California. The damp towels and sunshine create a warm environment for your avo tree’s roots to grow.īest Growing Conditions for Indoor Avocado TreesĪvocado trees love sun! They are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Central and South America where they receive strong sunlight. Put the lid on the jar and place it in a sunny windowsill or brightly lit area. Make sure the paper towels are not placed too tightly around the pit so that the roots have room to grow. Take another paper towel and lay it gently around the pit, so that the pit is completely surrounded. The bottom of the pit is the flatter end, while the top has a slightly pointy shape. Make sure the bottom of the pit is at the bottom of the jar. Less is more! Cut one square of regular size paper towel in half and use half for this step and the other half for step #6. The paper towel should be moist but not saturated. Scrunch up a damp paper towel and place it in the bottom of the jar. Save a jar from your jam, salsa, or pasta for this! If you don’t have a lid, you could easily make one out of aluminum foil. Always reuse a jar you have before buying a new one. If you have two pits, try both ways and take note of any differences in growth to decide which way you prefer! Many times if left on, the pit will naturally peel off a bit as the seed germinates and splits. The pit does not need to be peeled in order to successfully root, so you can skip Step #2 if you prefer. ![]() Once this layer is peeled off, you will have a white or tan colored pit. Optional: Soak in warm water for a few minutes until it’s easy to peel of the outer brown layer of the pit. Remove the pit from the avocado and rinse it well to remove any green flesh. How to Grow Your Own Avocado Tree From A Saved Pit ![]()
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