Remove the leaves from the bottom one-third of the stem. Scrape two opposing ¼- to ½-inch (0.5-1 cm.) strips of skin off the base of the stem or make two small cuts on either side of the cut area. This is called “wounding” and will increase the chances of rooting. Dip the wounded cutting in IBA (indole butyric acid) rooting hormone to stimulate root growth. When you’re finished, either hand-wash or pop in the dishwasher and it will be ready for next time you need it. I’m betting that many of us as children, started, or tried to start, an avocado tree from a pit. While this is a fun project, with this method you may very well get a tree but probably not fruit. Folks that definitely want fruit usually buy a grafted avocado sapling, but did you know growing avocado trees from cuttings is also possible? It’s true, the question is, how to propagate a cutting from avocado trees? Growing Avocado Trees from Cuttings All Offers Kitchenware Offers Homeware Offers Outdoor Living Offers Clearance Dry:Soon Heated Airer Bundles Spend more, save more on selected knives

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Growing Avocado Trees from Cuttings

Continue to monitor the seedling for three weeks and then transplant it into a larger indoor pot or directly out into the garden if you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 4 or 5. Outdoor avocado trees should be planted in the sun, in well-draining soil with plenty of room for root spread. Keep in mind that rooting avocado cuttings will still require some patience. The resulting tree will likely not bear fruit for the first seven to eight years. How to Propagate a Cutting from Avocado Trees Mix equal portions of peat moss and perlite in a small pot. Put the bottom one-third of the cutting into the potting soil and tamp the soil down around the base of the stem. Water the cutting. chevron_left Previous chevron_right Next zoom_in Hover over image to zoom swipe Swipe for more media Cleaning Electricals - Steam Cleaners - Vacuums & Sweepers - Hard Floor Cleaners & Polishers - Carpet Cleaners

Household Electricals Shop all Household Electricals Dry:Soon Heated Airers Heated Blankets & Mattress Protectors Irons & Clothes Steamers Air Purifiers The first step to propagating an avocado from cuttings is to take a cutting from an existing tree in early spring. Look for a new shoot with leaves that are not fully opened. Cut 5-6 inches (12.5-15 cm.) from the tip of the stem on the diagonal. At testing the avocado aficionados were totally bowled over by this wonder tool, and those previously put off by the usually messy prep became new converts. At this point, you can cover the pot, loosely, with a plastic bag to increase humidity. Or, just keep the cutting moist, watering only if the soil appears dry. Keep the cutting indoors in a warm area that receives indirect sun.