Description
Thinking about growing an avocado tree from seed? Before you do, there are a few things you need to know—especially if your goal is to actually harvest delicious avocados.
In this video, I’ll show you the difference between growing an avocado from seed and planting a grafted tree, plus everything you need to know to grow a healthy, productive avocado tree.
We’ll cover:
🥑 Growing avocados from seed vs. grafted trees
🥑 Choosing the right avocado variety
🥑 Temperature, sunlight, and growing zones
🥑 The best soil and planting location
🥑 How to plant without damaging sensitive roots
🥑 Watering and mulching
🥑 Fertilizing avocado trees
🥑 Type A vs. Type B flowers and pollination
🥑 When to expect your first fruit
🥑 Common avocado pests and diseases
Growing an avocado tree isn't difficult once you understand what it needs—but starting with the right tree can save you years of waiting.
If you want homegrown avocados, this is everything you need to know to get started.
MENTIONED PRODUCTS AND VIDEOS:
ESPOMA AVOCADO FERTILIZER: https://amzn.to/45Dxyte
HOW TO MAKE A GOPHER BASKET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KatouGB2xuU
CHAPTERS
00:00 How to Grow an Avocado Tree
00:19 Growing an Avocado From Seed
01:40 Choosing the Right Avocado Variety
03:05 Temperature & Growing Zones
04:11 Choosing the Best Planting Location
05:11 Digging the Planting Hole
05:26 How to Transplant an Avocado Tree
06:28 Watering & Mulching
07:01 Fertilizing Your Avocado Tree
07:18 Avocado Pollination: Do You Need Two Trees?
08:00 Avocado Flowers & When to Expect Fruit
08:42 Avocado Pests & Diseases
MENTIONED PRODUCTS AND VIDEOS:
ESPOMA AVOCADO FERTILIZER: https://amzn.to/45Dxyte
HOW TO MAKE A GOPHER BASKET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KatouGB2xuU