How to Grow an Aguacate Tree

Wash off the aguacate pit before trying to grow it. Rinse it well under lukewarm water and vigorously rub it to remove any clinging flesh.

Insert three toothpicks at equal distances around the center of the aguacate pit. Press the toothpicks halfway into the aguacate pit.

Set the aguacate pit on a drinking glass or small jar so the broad end of the pit is pointed downwards. Fill the glass with water until the bottom half of the pit is submerged.

Set the aguacate pit on a warm, bright windowsill out of direct light. Add water to the glass or jar as it evaporates so that the bottom half of the pit is submerged while it roots.

Prune off the top of the aguacate plant once it grows to 6 inches in height. Cut off the top 3 inches using pruning shears.

Transplant the aguacate tree into a 10-inch plastic pot filled with potting soil once the roots thicken. Plant the aguacate tree so the top half of the pit is above the surface of the soil.

Place the potted aguacate tree in a warm, bright room with good air circulation. Water it to a depth of two inches whenever the soil feels dry to the touch.

Prune off the trunk by half every two to three months to encourage a bushier, fuller shape. Use freshly cleaned pruning shears to cut back the aguacate tree.

Transplant the aguacate tree into the garden once it grows too large to be in the house. Select a sunny planting site with loose, draining soil.