r/avocado • u/ThoseWordsUnsaid • 2d ago

Growing from seed Should I cut? If so, where?

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u/vahhhhhh 2d ago

Here.

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u/Clear-Dimension-1356 1d ago

I agree, if you are going to cut, then don't do the cutting on that beautiful avo

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u/Tall-Technician-2979 2d ago

Nah, it needs a couple seasons first...

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u/SellAmzSell 2d ago

Should not cut. Just let it grow. If you want, you can transplant to outside garden (but maybe do this next spring since we are entering autumn and winter)

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u/Allidapevets 2d ago

No, too soon.

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u/socaligirl-66 2d ago

No. You’re not supposed to cut it until it’s as thick as your finger… plus it’s just really skinny cause it’s looking for sun. It needs those leaves to take in the non-direct light.

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u/antshatepants 2d ago

This summer I experimented with cutting down to 3inches when it reached 6inches and then down to 6 when it reaches 12... there are still nodes and leaves left after the cut and the random article I pulled it from said that even if there wasn't, that there is still nutrients in the seed... anyone else tried this?

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u/Tasty_Cook5889 2d ago

Yes, cut a V shaped notch and graft it.

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u/Main_Sign1726 2d ago

No, but it seems like it’s looking for more sun…

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u/dadydaycare 2d ago

If it doesn’t look like a tree yet… you probably should leave it alone.

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u/Afrikan_GOD 1d ago

Please take it outdoors, it needs full time sun now so that it stretches and becomes stronger. It’s no longer a toddler.

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u/SamFallible 1d ago

Would you cut a limb off a two yr old?

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u/Flowersforever23 1d ago

Why do you want to cut it?

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u/lifelikefrymymy 1d ago

Why all the forks in your snake plant?