Michael Conelius is a portfolio manager in the Fixed Income Division at T. Rowe Price. Mr. Conelius is lead manager of T. Rowe Price's Emerging Markets Bond Strategy. He is a vice president of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., and T. Rowe Price International Ltd.
To grow an avocado tree from a seed, stab the seed with tooth picks, put it in a glass of water and plant the roots system that grows in six weeks. Learn about growing avocado trees with help from an expert gardener in this free video on vegetable gardening. Comments.
In hot, dry weather, the avocado tree may require irrigation every day. Spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch such as bark chips or pine needles around the tree in spring and fall. The mulch conserves water and prevents the soil from becoming bone dry. Keep the mulch at least 6 inches away from the trunk.