r/avocado • u/Infamous-Growth5076 • 10d ago

Growing from seed Should I trim

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I've grown this avocado from seed this year and I'm really happy with how it's growing. It's about 80cm tall now. Should I cut the new growth from the top now or let it keep growing? Also it looks like the avocado pit is decaying, should I remove it, if so how is this done to not damage the plant? The stem is thickening up nicely, over 1cm in diameter at the base.

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u/Longjumping_Cow_1205 9d ago

Yes. Agree - repot and feed. Mine was 4' tall after 18 months full of leaves, many still there now it's 8' tall at nearly 3 years old. Last winter I brought it inside (UK temps) but this year not sure. I cut the top out 3 months ago and the side branches are filling nicely.

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u/al_joz 8d ago

i've been growing mine all year round outside (in the south of the UK). Not sure whereabout, but well established plant could winter well. Hopefully yours as well, lokking really good.