How do I grow avocado plants?
I have tried to grow avocado plants all they do is get tall and scragm
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This might help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTR1oZimeAM
Hi Sherrie, I recently did a lot of research on this topic and trimming the top seems to be the key. It will encourage the plant to grow out and get full rather than straight up on one branch. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/quick-easy-and-creative-ways-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-a-pit-42040721
Quick, Easy, and Creative Ways to Grow an Avocado Tree From a Pit
You have to snip the plant on top while you’re still rooting it till the roots are at 6”. Then plant it with 1/3 of the pit not covered with dirt. The top of the pit with the plant should be peeking out. Continue to snip the plant as it grows. It will bush out eventually.