5 gardener’s secrets for growing an avocado tree

The avocado is a green fruit much appreciated by most for its particular taste and its sweet and delicate flesh.

It is integrated into several recipes whether as a starter or dessert and in several savory or sweet sauces.

Its appearance can vary, ranging from green and tender flesh to black and rough. It is high in calories but contains good fats.

Benefits of Avocado
The avocado is an exotic fruit native to Central and South America. It contains potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, B6, C, K, E as well as fiber and good fat.

It is rich in antioxidants and helps fight free radicals which can be a major factor in

the appearance of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.

It is rich in fiber. These help prevent colon cancer and increase satiety.

It is rich in unsaturated fats which are good fats for cardiovascular health.

It is rich in vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, which contributes to the optimal use of energy from other foods.

It is rich in vitamin K, necessary for the production of proteins essential for blood clotting.

It is a source of copper, necessary for the constitution of hemoglobin and collagen.

It contains vitamin B6, essential for the production of red blood cells.

It contains phosphorus which plays a major role in maintaining bone health

It is rich in zinc, necessary for wound healing, fetal development and the production of genetic material.

In recent years, the price of avocado has increased significantly. It is possible to save more by growing your own avocado tree at home, fresh and organic.

It is not necessary to have a large space; The avocado tree is a small tree that is easy to grow.

How to Grow an Avocado Tree
Ingredient:

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– 1 avocado pit
– 4 toothpicks
– 1 jar

Indications
Soak the core in hot water between 35 and 40° for half an hour.

Carefully clean the avocado pit, insert 4 toothpicks into it, equidistant from each other.

Then put it in a glass filled with water; the toothpicks should keep the core halfway soaked so that the rounded part remains exposed.

Change the water in the glass when it becomes cloudy.

Place it out of the sun but in a warm place until the stem grows and the roots become visible.

This growth can take 2 to 6 weeks.

Wait for more leaves to grow and the roots to reach 1 or 2 centimeters before planting the core.

How to plant the kernel?

In a large plant pot, filled with nutrient-rich soil, place your seed in it by making a small hole, making sure the end of the seed is exposed to the outside.

How to take care of it ?
Once the avocado tree is planted, move it to a sunny location in your home.

Water the tree generously and regularly, ensuring that the soil remains moist but not saturated.

If you notice that the leaves are becoming dry and dark, it is not hydrated enough.

Then put your pot in the sink and let the water flow into the sink to ensure drainage through the hole in the pot.

Conversely, if the leaves turn yellow and sag, it means that the tree is overwatered.

In this case, you should stop hydrating it for a few days and reduce the amount of water in the future.

You have to be patient before the tree bears fruit. In the meantime, have fun and tell yourself that gardening is the best therapy for anxiety and stress.

Tips for storing avocado:

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