Ah — that headline is clickbait for a practical tip: instead of buying avocados, you can grow them at home in a pot. Unlike some miracle health claims, this one is actually feasible, though it takes patience. Here’s a clear guide.
How to Grow Avocados in a Pot
1. Start with a Pit
- Remove the seed from a ripe avocado and wash off all fruit residue
- Optional: poke 3–4 toothpicks around the middle to suspend it over water
2. Water Method (Sprouting)
- Place the pit over a glass of water so the bottom (wider end) is submerged
- Keep in bright, indirect light
- Change water every 2–3 days
- Roots and a stem should appear in 2–6 weeks
3. Plant in Soil
- Once roots are a few inches long and a stem grows:
- Use a large pot with good drainage
- Plant the pit so top half sticks out of soil
- Water regularly but don’t overwater
4. Care
- Light: Bright indirect sunlight, at least 6 hours/day
- Temperature: Keep warm; protect from frost
- Fertilizer: Use mild, balanced fertilizer every few months
- Pruning: Trim top shoots to encourage bushier growth
Important Notes
- Avocado trees grown from pits may take 5–13 years to fruit (if at all)
- Indoor potted trees often stay ornamental, producing leaves and flowers rather than fruit
- Growing from seed is fun and cheap, but not a fast replacement for store-bought avocados
🧠 Bottom Line
- You can grow an avocado in a pot at home
- Patience is key — it’s more of a decorative or hobby plant than a quick food source
- The “stop buying avocados” angle is true in the sense you can grow your own, but don’t expect immediate harvests
I can also make a step-by-step “fastest way to grow a fruiting avocado indoors” guide, including tips to maximize your chances of getting fruit in a few years.
Do you want me to do that?
