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Remember that avocados need well-drained soil, so make sure the pot has holes for drainage.

Does that area typically stay above that temp? They like warmth, plenty of light, regular watering and humidity. It is there first year, but they are looking happy so far, about 1ft tall and bushy.

Also, were these photos taken recently, as in, over winter?

Do keep us up to date with your avocado project many thanks agin for posting.

I have two Avocados growing directly in the soil in my garden in Folkestone. Change thewater regularly, and keep it topped up so the base of the seed is kept continually moist, The seed will split and a root, then a shoot, will form.

Worth the effort though, that crop is a goldmine down Waitrose!

Hi avo enthusiasts, So I found an old fence post and whacked that tree as hard as I could (not saying much!).

Take for example an individual A type avocado tree like Hass, i.e.

Ive grown avocados indoors for a long time (no fruit indoors, but magnificent trees.) Ive now trussed up the tree with 4 tree ties & wires to stop it wobbling precariously itll be a bonus if this tree makes it through its 3rd winter outdoors .

I have checked and they have the aniseed characteristic. Note that avocados can take five to ten years to produce fruits. Eventually I hope to plant it outdoors (Walthamstow) if it survives!

Susana, youll never find Mexican avocados in the UK supermarkets, as they are thin-skinned and so wont travel well, i.e. https://georgestancliffe.medium.com/the-b-c-avocado-project-670ed22a74d7 The author seems to be advocating pretty much what Im doing (buy lots of different avocados from the supermarket, eat them, sow the seeds and see what survives!)

To grow a single avocado it has been estimated to take anything from 140 litres (30 gallons) to 272 litres (60 gallons) of water or about 834 litres (183 gallons) per I have been growing one from stone for over two years indoors in a north-west facing London flat. When a new set of leaves have grown, transplant the stalk into a large pot or on your greenhouse soil, the tip of the seed should poke out of the soil. These are usually tender 'Hass' avocados, so need the same growing conditions as above. It is also currently illegal to import avocado plants ( I believe that also applies to cuttings ) into the UK due to the Xylella virus that they can carry, if customs spot them in a box they will most definitely sadly be destroyed, an expensive experience.

They can also be grown in a heated greenhouse.

are these fruiting avocado trees located mainly on the inner warmer contours? Sow individually in moist sandy compost with the cut end slightly above the soil surface and keep at 20-25C (68-77F).

The best for my garden pots by a mile is Miracle Gro. Unless you are lucky enough to have a cold-hardy variety, your avocado will not be able to survive winter or frost.

I have an avocado growing outside on my balcony in Bristol. They are tender, so are grown as potted houseplants, and will reach 1m (3ft) or more in favourable conditions.

Hi drymifolia, as far as Im aware there isnt any restriction on posting avocado seeds to the UK from the USA (some were posted to me last year by an Ebay seller in New York).

Hopefully, the tips below will help you learn about this process more clearly. They may also fare better in aconservatory or warm greenhouse, or in a warm, sheltered spot in the garden over the summer.

Some photos of one of my oldest avocado tree at: Im concerned; the larger of the two must be 15+ years old. A quick query connected with the above, regarding soil for indoor avocados: I cant remember which kind I used originally. The video and this article will have you growing them like a pro. BASIC STRATEGY: 1.

These trees are not grafted varieties. Yes I think everyone is getting a bit carried away with these trees, they are likely just Hass avocados growing in sheltered areas like gardens and between tower blocks when young, and are then hardier than people think once older and woody.

Where is it exactly? Its easy and fun to grow avocado plants from the large seed in shop-bought fruits. Jack, For the first time ever, Im having trouble with leaves browning, then dropping.

Feed fortnightly in summer, and monthly in winter, to encourage strong, healthy growth.

https://floridafruitgeek.com/cold-hardy-avocados/, https://georgestancliffe.medium.com/the-b-c-avocado-project-670ed22a74d7, https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/F_N-51.pdf, https://twitter.com/the_drymifolia/status/1460366266586132483, http://homecitrusgrowers.uk/citrusplaces/londonoutdoorcitrus.html, Dividing a Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ plant).

@Susana. But you need to plant many seeds to get one cold-hardy tree. In theory that tree was used as a graft or scion does it stand a good chance of bearing fruit?

Avocados wont tolerate severe cold, so they usually need to be grown as houseplants or in a greenhouse in cool climates. Ben Probert tells me some are being trialled in Devon and Cornwall, which is good, and I know of many other experienced tropical gardeners trying a number of hardy and non-hardy cultivars in sheltered locations around the country.

Hi Al, there are two trees next to each other.

This link has good info https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/F_N-51.pdf. Not far from tube station you should be able to work it out from google maps and the photo above.

Keep in a warm place and after about six weeks, you will see roots appearing. If you are growing it for fun, grow it from a seed to get the full experience.

Its an easy and fun project, and youll have an attractive leafy houseplant that will grow well on a warm, bright windowsill for several years. Its unlikely to drop beneath -5C where it is. (Image credit: Unsplash) Step 4: Place your container in a well-lit area, but Thanks Craig!

Water regularly and generously in spring and summer, especially in hot, sunny spells. I have 3 avocados growing in my garden. I did wonder about whether this could be trusted, and especially at the price whether youd actually get what you were expecting.

The table below contains avocado breeds, their type, and the least temperatures they can tolerate. They need acidic soil, with a pH of between 4 and 5.5, and the texture should be light and free-draining.

They were both hammered by frost in January 2021 (minus 3.9 degrees C), the greenwood being razed to the ground.

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Cultivars are propagated by grafting.

The different varieties of Avocados are grouped into two types: Type A and Type B.

At some point one will survive.

I think the blog author would prefer not to publish the address. LIke Fuerte is it a pear shaped green skinned avocado.

Drymifolia yes, Im impressed by the vigour of this tree. Earthworm castings are also known to be beneficial to your avocado.

Still, it is generally best to regard these as short-term foliage plants, to be replaced every few years. I havent changed watering.

Good luck with the avocado trials Ill follow this with great interest.

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Place the wrapped seed in a plastic bag that has got small air-holes cut into it.

I now understand why Fuerte is not very cold hardy, like the other pure Mexican cultivars.

Avocados, which have been labeled a superfood and are very popular around the world, are often grown in areas with water scarcity and have long-distance transports to their end consumer.

Keep the seed warm and moist to help it germinate. Very disappointing! Check your local markets for Fuerte and Ettinger avocados.

I sadly cant remember what variety it was but it isnt looking too healthy at present.

Seen them growing successfully in Menton not sure why bother to grow in London, This would be an ideal candidate for the Chelsea Physic Garden, where the climate is 5c higher than outside and they already grow a grapefruit and a pomegranate.

I used a v cut graft and wrapped and tied it up tightly with grafting tape with grafting tape loosely covering the end of the scion. But it does prove a point: The seeds from random store-bought Avocados can be planted to produce very cold-hardy Avocado trees.

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Growing your avocado in a greenhouse is more advantageous than planting outdoors because greenhouses trap water vapor lost by evaporation or transpiration. I use color as my chief guide.

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Rest the sticks on the rim of the jar, so the seed is suspended vertically inside, with the rounded end just in the water, Keep at 2025C (6877F). The first photo is not his it has been taken from Craig Hepworths website https://floridafruitgeek.com/cold-hardy-avocados/. Growing from seed is an easy and interesting project for all ages. Realistically, store-bought avocados dont have the genetic base to go much beyond 4C. Still, its easy to grow replacements. the roots will grow outwards horizontally in the soil to the point that coincides with the outermost tips of branches directly above them.

Over the last 20 years, the US has accounted for a 443% increase in consumption of avocados throughout the years, starting from 1.6 pounds in the 1995s and reaching 7.1 pounds in 2015 (source).

If you do, Tim, that would be the best route to getting hold of some seeds.

Also look at the two photographs they depict two very different looking fruit: the first shows smooth black fruit (typical of Mexican cultivars), the second shows bumpy fruit (typical of Guatamalan avocados, not the cold hardy Mexican ones).

Height isnt as reliable of a measure when the tree has been pruned, like yours, but the diameter of your trunk looks close to fruiting size to me, but might be a few years off still. This means that insects pollinate them. So id love to be able to go and climb this tree and extract a few apical fruit.

Id love to ask a few questions.

It has more to do with the size of the tree than its age (typically they start when they reach about 3-4m in height, but that varies). If you can feel a separation, the avocado is past its prime.

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Im an Arborist and am fascinated by this discussion. I read your post with great interest.

What this guy from Vancouver mentioned, that Susanna has run with, appears be merely an idea. V frustrating!!!. Some neighbours want to cut it down and I am desperate to save it and the other trees in the garden.

Apparently, if you crush the leaves of the Mexican cultivars, they smell of aniseed, wheres the other avocados dont so this could be used as a diagnostic test, but youd have to germinate the seeds first by which time it might be too late to claim your money back . Any or all responses greatly appreciated.

I have some frost fleece if we get any really cold weather.

But you need to plant many seeds to get one cold-hardy tree.

If you want avocado plants to produce fruit, you'll usually need more humidityand light than in most homes. It makes no sense that I can easily buy a grafted Haas to grow as a houseplant that will never bear fruit, but I cant buy a grafted Mexican variety that will grow outside and bear fruit!

Fuerte is not very cold-hardy, UNLIKE the other pure Mexican cultivars., On sale in Morrisons (Hastings) this last week, might be worth a try: To get a tree that produces fruits, you will need to graft the branch of a propagated tree onto your avocado. Avocado trees planted from seeds are sterile, which most dont know. My wife buys avocados from Waitrose the stones go in my allotment compost.

And few day later I found the owner.

They are also known to aid in good digestion and level blood pressure due to their potassium content and contain about 41% of the daily needed folate intake to help prevent congenital disabilities during pregnancy (source). the Mexican x Guatemalan hybrids, that survive in cold climates may be down to being in a particularly well-sheltered spot & any heat island effects that involves in cities (e.g.