How To Grow Florida Avocado From Seed

Step 1

Wash the Florida West Indian seed off with warm water to remove any residual pulp.

Step 2

Attach three toothpicks to the outside of the avocado seed, using a rubber band to hold them in place. Arrange the toothpicks evenly around the seed so that they form a tripod support for the seed.

Step 3

Adjust the seed to ensure that the pointed end of the seed is facing upward.

Step 4

Place the toothpick-surrounded seed into a glass cup and fill the cup with water so that the flat bottom of the seed is just touching the water.

Step 5

Maintain the water in the glass cup so that it is always touching the base of the seed. After a few weeks, the seed should sprout and develop roots.

Step 6

Step 7

Place a general potting soil mix into a potting container — you can start using any size of container for the seedling — and transplant the avocado seed into the soil.

Step 8

Maintain soil moisture with regular watering and place the plant in a bright, warm location in your home. You can grow avocado trees as a houseplant or transplant the tree outdoors when the weather is warm.