Monday 13 June 2016

Avocado plants - and reunions!

Around a year ago, I decided to try and sprout an avocado stone.

By August I had this.



I was ridiculously pleased with it and now it has grown to this.



I’ve cut it back several times in an attempt to get it to bush out a bit.

I also have this one, sprouted around September.



And this third one grew masses of roots and I thought it was going to curl up its toes before it ever sprouted, but suddenly it did and it looks the sturdiest, bushiest plant of the lot.



My only problem now – what to do with them?

Today I brought Poppy back here after her walk. Dusty was peering under the gate as I drew up on the drive. He was happy to see me, but when he saw me get Poppy out of the car, he screamed with excitement.

They greeted each other enthusiastically and have now settled back in the old routine. He’s asleep under my desk and she’s asleep downstairs. Seven months must be years to them.

It will be a while before they can go for walks together as we’re still building him up and they do tend to go a bit wild together. But one day, Dusty and Poppy – not long now I'm sure! Trying to get them to be still for a moment for a photo - near impossible, but their smiles say it all even if they do look as if they have enormous heads!




12 comments:

  1. I wonder how long it takes for the plant to fruit? I love avacados but I don't think I could wait that long. It would be quite an achievement though. How lovely to see Dusty and Poppy together. They will soon be romping along the beach!

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    1. I read it can take up to 15 years, plus I think they have to be kept inside, at least during winter. Still, you never know :-) xx

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    2. Bless their hearts, Teresa. It brought a lump to my throat that Dusty screamed with excitement. What a lovely picture of them together, back in their happy routine.
      My middle daughter is the only one in the family who likes avocados, but I don't think she's thought of growing her own, so I'll suggest it to her. Good luck with yours! xxx

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    3. Thank you, Joanna. I went through a stage of being mad keen on avocados and now I've gone off them. Good luck if your daughter has a go at growing her own :-) xx

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  2. I have a stone propped above a bottle of water but no sign of shooting yet.
    This may prove helpful http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Cold-Hardy-Avocado-Tree.htm

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    1. Thanks for the link. You never know if or when they'll sprout. I had a couple that never did and one that took many weeks. Good luck with yours :-) xx

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  3. Wow you talented lady. Green fingers as well as prolific author ;-) Those plants look so healthy. How wonderful to see the happy smiling faces of Dusty and Poppy and to hear he screamed with excitement. Lump in the throat time indeed. Not long now and they'll be romping together. How wonderful xxxxx

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    1. Thanks, Sue - I'm really pleased because my propagating skills have left much to be desired in recent years :-) They are definitely smiling aren't they :-) xxx

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  4. Hi Teresa,

    What to do with them? No, don't say anything rude, Gary! :) Nice avocados. I recall when almost every bathroom had avocado green sinks, baths and toilets.

    Wonderful to see Dusty and Poppy looking so pleased.

    Take care, Teresa.

    Gary :) xx

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    1. Ha ha what a silly question I asked there, Gary! I remember those days too - and they used to make loo rolls in all colours except avocado - probably just as well :-) xx

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  5. This is awesome.i loved the plant picture

    http://inthebothv.blogspot.ae/

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