How to grow an avacado tree in 5 easy steps!

This article will show you how you can grow your own avocado tree from a seed. It is seriously so easy it only takes 5 steps. The only down side to growing your own avocado tree  is that it takes years to grow the actual fruit but like one of my favorite quotes states,

  "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb

Okay so now to the 5 easy steps.. 

Step 1. After you finish your avocado save the seed! (I try to save all of my seeds so one day i can live in avocado heaven)

Step 2. Peel the avocado seed. The outer brown layer is the shell and for best results you should take it off. 

Step 3. Grab some tooth picks and stab the seed so it can hover above the water. It usually only takes 3 toothpicks.

Step 4. Find a jar or cup to fill with water. I recommend a clear glass jar so you can watch the roots grow! 

Step 5. Place the avocado seed in the water so the bottom half (bigger end) so it is covered with water. Wait until you have good root growth and a stem to plant into a pot or in the ground!