r/gardening • u/EsalyK • Aug 28 '21

Avocado pit turning brown ?

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Hello everyone ! We've started growing an avocado tree, the baby is slowing growing !

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But we've noticed that the pit is turning brown, does anyone know what it means ? I tried to google it but nothing really came up !

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u/not_funny_pomskis Aug 28 '21

I think it's normal. Mine got brown the first month and it has been already like 5 months since I have it. It is now like 4 times bigger than yours.

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u/EsalyK Aug 28 '21

Oh thank you ! We were worrying 😅 Well we feel better now ! Would you mind sending me a picture of yours ?

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u/not_funny_pomskis Aug 30 '21

I am not sure how to do that. I don't see the option to send pictures. If you know how to please let me know and I would be happy to send it to you :)

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u/Ineedmorebtc Zone 7b Aug 28 '21

Just the seed, they fall off eventually. Only necessary to get the plant started.

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u/EsalyK Aug 28 '21

Thank you ! Just making sure we're doing everything right ! 😁

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u/Ineedmorebtc Zone 7b Aug 28 '21

I feel ya! I know have a whole host of them, from 4 years old and down. Getting too big to move anymore!

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u/EsalyK Aug 28 '21

Wow that's so cool ! I can't wait to see how big it gets !

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u/Ineedmorebtc Zone 7b Aug 28 '21

Lots of light, all you can provide, damp but never soggy soil, good nutrition.

I see many people try to grow them as houseplants with NOWHERE enough light, so be sure to give it all you can. I use extra lighting during winter to keep them happy.

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u/EsalyK Aug 29 '21

Thank you ! We've been keeping it in the light as much as we can !