Have you already sprouted your avocado seed and the first roots are already showing? Then it's time to plant the seeds in a pot of soil. But don't worry, you can also put a seed that has not been pre-germinated in the ground right away. With the help of these instructions, you will have no trouble planting your seeds.

Use the right soil

First of all, you need the right soil. Avocado plants love loose, well-drained soil, which, however, must not be too salty. Most plants do very well with conventional potting soil or palm soil, but a 1:1 mixture of potting soil and sand or peat has also proven very effective. The avocado should be repotted every two years at the latest and the soil replaced.

How to plant the seed core

Take a plant pot that is not too small (preferably made of clay) and fill it with the prepared substrate about five centimeters below the edge. Now place the seed core there with the flattened (or root-forming) side and carefully pile up more soil around the core. About two-thirds of the seed should stick out of the ground. Gently press down the substrate and spray the core with water. Watering with a can is not recommended, because on the one hand the substrate can be washed away and on the other hand too much water gets to the core.

You need this for planting an avocado seed

  • an avocado seed (with or without pre-sprouted roots)
  • a pot that is not too small
  • Potting soil (optimal potting soil / peat mixture or potting soil / sand mixture)
  • a spray bottle
  • stale, room-warm water

Why sprouting in a water bath has no advantages

Pre-germination in a water bath, which is often practiced, does not bring any advantages for avocado cultivation, quite the opposite. From experience it can be said that seeds that germinate in the ground usually grow faster than those that have already germinated - in addition, seeds in a water bath tend to mold and thus rot. One reason for this is poking with a toothpick, which damages the core and allows germs to penetrate.

Alternative cultivation for balcony or garden owners

You can also make planting an avocado seed much easier if you have a balcony with geraniums or a garden with shrubs. Simply stick the seed in the ground under the geranium or under a shrub and let things take their course. Due to the shady spot, the soil in these locations is always moist (especially since geraniums also have to be watered frequently) and are therefore ideal for avocado seeds. However, this method only promises success if it is warm enough - ergo at the earliest from May to August at the latest, after all you have to add the germination time. If the core has split and a little plant has grown, you can dig it up in good time before winter and plant it in a clay pot.

tips and tricks

To increase the success of the planting, you can pull a film over the pot with the seedling.

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