Hi TK, i just ate one and put it to dry a bit for my new son here to watch and learn with.
Ok, this is what I do with them. They do not need to dry out much, if at all.
I take my avacado
seed, look at the two ends of it, one is soft and rounded with maybe a little bit of a tip to it, and the opposite is a little rougher edged, maybe even a whiteish spot, about the size of a pencil eraser, tops.
Ok, now you have a top and a bottom, take 3 toothpicks and a bottle just large enough at the opening to hold the
seed and allow air into the bottle too. I usually use a cleaned out and sterilized olive jar or a single serving yogurt container.
Take the three toothpicks and about half way down the
seed from the top, place the toothpicks evenly into the side of it, sticking it in about a quarter of an inch tops, just enough to hold. These toothpicks are just to hold the
seed out of the water.
Place the
seed into the top of the jar/container, resting the toothpicks on the top edge opening of the container, so the
seed does not slip into the container.
I wish I could draw this for you, are you understanding in your mind my description?? I hope so.
Now place some clean, sterile water in the jar, place it either in a sunny window or under floro lights, and wait.
Change the water regularly, (once a day) this allows fresh air in the water which will be absorbed into the
seed to help it germ.
It can take a while, up to three weeks even, but with patience, you will notice the
seed shell crack, and then the
seed itself will begin to open with crevices, usually two sided now, and within that crevice will be the germ starting. It will seem to be large and strong, but it is still as fragile as a tiny
seeds germ, so be carefull when handling it.
Once roots begin, it is time to put it into some loamy, rich, well drained soil.
I hope you have fun with this. I have many many times.
Good luck.
Cece
