tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post7247994548637297819..comments2024-03-17T18:47:25.554-04:00Comments on 17 Apart: How To: Grow an Avocado Tree from the PitUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-28029619423274732016-06-30T14:05:10.189-04:002016-06-30T14:05:10.189-04:00If you have it to close to a window it will act as...If you have it to close to a window it will act as a magnifying glass and burn the leaves and trunk. You may want to move it further away from the window.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-63886333397886255092014-02-04T15:49:15.602-05:002014-02-04T15:49:15.602-05:00I did this many years ago in Denham Springs LA.
F...I did this many years ago in Denham Springs LA. <br />Folks said it would not grow. Then they said it would not live.<br />It did grow and it did live. (with winter protection of course).<br />Last time I saw it, it was over 5 feet tall.Melindarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406383302081773686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-35986521905301588832014-01-11T18:35:53.168-05:002014-01-11T18:35:53.168-05:00Try organic as others may be treated to preserve a...Try organic as others may be treated to preserve and prevent stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-25475811614910054112013-12-16T08:16:47.735-05:002013-12-16T08:16:47.735-05:00Both of ours are doing really well. They are both ...Both of ours are doing really well. They are both about 2' tall and have about 6-8 leaves on them. One of the plants did have the leaves start to dry and turn brown. We did have it placed next to a cooler window so we have moved it to see if that helps.17aparthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176955042705963326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-50514676807942070292013-12-15T14:19:54.959-05:002013-12-15T14:19:54.959-05:00How is your plant? My plant is about 2' ft. ta...How is your plant? My plant is about 2' ft. tall in a pot in my south-facing kitchen window. It doesn't keep any of its leaves. About 3-4 will emerge simultaneously and within a couple of weeks dry out and wither. Then the stem loses its green and becomes a wooden stick. A few months later another stem emerges and the same thing happens. Its been like this for two years. Any insight into why I can't keep leaves?Time's Up: A Liberation Ritualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365892432933547490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-45966456604386399912013-07-31T08:28:14.248-04:002013-07-31T08:28:14.248-04:00I was able to do it successfully as a child. As an...I was able to do it successfully as a child. As an adult, I've had no success. I think I'll try it again today with my children. Perhaps they'll have success! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-56906212212251262072013-04-26T06:03:43.639-04:002013-04-26T06:03:43.639-04:00Hey!!! Great blog!!!
When I saw your blog I tried ...Hey!!! Great blog!!!<br />When I saw your blog I tried to make a avocado, for few months nothing, but finally I had my avocado, 3 avocados!!!<br />Continue like this!<br /><br />http://pipocathings.blogspot.com.es/2013/02/avocado-aguacate-palta.html Pipocahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105407384161234935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-22891503415134458832013-04-10T10:54:21.052-04:002013-04-10T10:54:21.052-04:00No it just rotted. I tried this all winter and not...No it just rotted. I tried this all winter and nothing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654924413713747937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6127153588451755622013-04-06T17:28:51.830-04:002013-04-06T17:28:51.830-04:00When we lived in Florida, I grew one and it made a...When we lived in Florida, I grew one and it made a very nice little tree. But, we had to move to Colorado and since it was in a pot, I gave it to my daughter that put it in the soil at their home. It grew very fast after that and the last time I saw it, it was about 4 feet tall. Don't know how it is now. Has been over 25 years, but the tree was a little beauty. Am going to try again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-54374737324952565002013-04-05T11:21:08.451-04:002013-04-05T11:21:08.451-04:00I had some luck sprouting roots and growing a stal...I had some luck sprouting roots and growing a stalk with leaves using an avocado from my mother-in-laws tree (which produces the worlds BEST avocados. I used a seed that was already in the process of splitting, did the toothpick thing & put it in water. It started growing roots pretty quickly then grew a little trunk & sprouted some leaves. Then I tried planting it in pot & put it outside. It lived for a little while then croaked. So sad - I really wanted those amazing avocados :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-92089590386256072802013-03-30T19:23:06.043-04:002013-03-30T19:23:06.043-04:00using the toothpick method is much slower,youre mo...using the toothpick method is much slower,youre more likely to succeed if you place the pit inside a zip lock baggie with sphagnum moss and seal it,then stick it in a dark place,make sure the moss is moist and check on it every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3104620439939576832013-02-03T11:28:41.031-05:002013-02-03T11:28:41.031-05:00Ive heard it can take up to 15 yrs for it to produ...Ive heard it can take up to 15 yrs for it to produce fruitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401617054696390228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-50636098651845979202012-07-24T14:05:42.013-04:002012-07-24T14:05:42.013-04:00I had success! I now have a 4 foot tree that has b...I had success! I now have a 4 foot tree that has been alive for about 2 years. I haven't seen any fruit and don't expect to but it's a cute lil guy :) also, if you do get it sprouted, it seems to prefer partial shade instead of full sun. I am in portland, oregon, I put it outside during late spring and summer and bring it in once it starts to get cold, if that helps anyone.Tasianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-87673592534975663912012-05-03T18:01:11.341-04:002012-05-03T18:01:11.341-04:006' Wow! We hope we are as lucky!6' Wow! We hope we are as lucky!17aparthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176955042705963326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-69220443431379430722012-04-29T15:43:18.072-04:002012-04-29T15:43:18.072-04:00I'm voting on the side of the yeah's. Min...I'm voting on the side of the yeah's. Mine is going on six years now and about 6' tall even though it is a lesson in patience and persistence. Good luck.babs lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09293156760499657191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-37709957061474143552012-03-03T18:38:55.530-05:002012-03-03T18:38:55.530-05:00Good question Dream State — we are new to this too...Good question Dream State — we are new to this too. We've left them in the water for now but are seriously considering transferring to soil. It seems like it's so chancy!17aparthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176955042705963326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-65871255283506515462012-03-01T00:51:27.678-05:002012-03-01T00:51:27.678-05:00I did it successfully! Mine grew probably 6-8 inch...I did it successfully! Mine grew probably 6-8 inches tall and had quite a few leaves. I then transfered it to a pot, and it died. : ( I am going to have to give it another shot. I must not have watered it enough..?Dream Statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887193052253308295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-75977686989323989782012-02-27T21:59:50.247-05:002012-02-27T21:59:50.247-05:00Yes, they have been working out well — follow the ...Yes, they have been working out well — follow the slow progress using this link: http://www.17apart.com/search/label/Our%20Avocado%20Trees<br /><br />Thanks for asking!17aparthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176955042705963326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1883687139138232612012-02-27T18:23:33.027-05:002012-02-27T18:23:33.027-05:00did it ever work out for you?did it ever work out for you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-73716912030958063452011-12-03T21:19:24.878-05:002011-12-03T21:19:24.878-05:00Jessica, we'll keep you all posted nothing yet...Jessica, we'll keep you all posted nothing yet but a few cracks in the tops of the pits. Not sure if this is cracking from the toothpicks or preliminary cracking for the stem. We're hoping the latter!17aparthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176955042705963326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-20746860046145490802011-12-02T17:02:20.747-05:002011-12-02T17:02:20.747-05:00Good luck! I'll be interested to see if it wor...Good luck! I'll be interested to see if it works.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12599519225419714270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-24075267001722460192011-11-30T09:53:14.725-05:002011-11-30T09:53:14.725-05:00Jenn - we have heard many stories like this! That ...Jenn - we have heard many stories like this! That is so funny about the water freezing. We're not banking on roots here but definitely hoping, ha!<br /><br />Lisa - You must have the magic touch, we keep hearing over and over how difficult it can be to sprout these pits. We shall see!17aparthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176955042705963326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-83598341976118816172011-11-30T07:35:41.947-05:002011-11-30T07:35:41.947-05:00I did this successfully as a kid! It does work! ...I did this successfully as a kid! It does work! I can't remember if I ever planted it in dirt, but it did sprout! Some folks put the wrong end in water...like I have done when planting bulbs outside, but your is set to jet! btw...every made a cream cheese and avacado sandwich? The best!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291965450962561237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6384536746770592011-11-30T00:36:49.394-05:002011-11-30T00:36:49.394-05:00I tried this a few months ago and totally failed. ...I tried this a few months ago and totally failed. It didn't help that there was a freeze one day and I had my window cracked so the water the pit was in turned into a giant ice cube. Unfortunately I didn't even get it to root. I may try again... I do have an avocado sitting on my counter right now! Hope yours turns out better!Jennhttp://pennypixel.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.com