A step by step + eco-friendly guide on how to grow an avocado seed using paper, a storage bag and our Propagation Disc (HINT: no PLASTIC is used!)
This video is led by Rhiannon CEO / FOUNDER of RT1home.
00:00 INTRO + WHY ECO
00:53 STEP 1: CUT AVOCADO
01:03 STEP 2: REMOVE SEED
01:17 STEP 3: CLEAN SEED
01:46 STEP 4: SOAK SEED 1-2 DAYS
02:20 STEP 5: PEEL SEED
02:50 STEP 6: WRAP SEED IN PAPER + WATER
03:15 STEP 7: STORE SEED IN DARK/COOL LOCATION
03:40 STEP 8: CHECK ROOTS IN 1-2 WEEKS
04:30 STEP 9: GROW ROOTED SEED IN PROP DISC OVER WATER
05:15 STEP 10: SEED ROOTS IN 2-4 WEEKS
05:20 STEP 11: SEED SPROUTS IN 2-4 WEEKS
05:36 STEP 12: PLANT GROWS IN 2-4 WEEKS
06:16 STEP 13: OPTIONAL: PLANT IN SOIL
06:30 GROWING OVER WATER VS. SOIL
07:08 WHEN TO CHANGE THE WATER
07:40 CARE FOR PLANT IN SOIL
07:53 WATER SPROUTING METHOD REFERENCE
PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
• AVOCADO SEED – freshly removed from a ripe Avocado
• KNIFE – we are using a standard kitchen knife to cut the Avocado
• TOWEL – we are using our FUROSHIKI to wipe the Avocado Seed:
LINEN FUROSHIKI – SECONDS SALE
• GLASS – we are using a standard an 11oz Short Drinking Glass (from Japan), also available as an add on: UPCYCLED STONE PROP DISC + GLASS:
UPCYCLED STONE PROP DISC + GLASS
• WATER – to rinse, soak + root the Avocado Seed
• PAPER – we are using recycled kraft packing paper
• BAG – we are using a reusable Silicone STASHER bag (not sponsored)
• PROP DISC (optional) – to hold Avocado Seed over glass of water to grow roots. You can use toothpicks or another vessel too. We are using our UPCYCLED STONE PROP DISC:
UPCYCLED STONE PROP DISC
• POTTING SOIL (optional) – if you choose to pot your Avocado Seed once it’s rooted:
KOMEBUKURO POTTING SOIL
• PLANT POT (optional) – if you choose to pot your Avocado Seed once it’s rooted. We are using our size Large 5″ Plant Pot:
PLANT POT
Step by Step guide also available on our BLOG:
https://rt1home.com/blogs/how-to/grow-an-avocado-plant-bag-sprouting-method
You can also sprout avocados using the: WATER SPROUTING METHOD. Also Plastic free:
https://rt1home.com/blogs/how-to/grow-an-avocado-seed
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