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.
Store-bought avocado seeds start easily when suspended in water. The California Avocado Commission recommends pruning the tree twice before planting it in the garden -- from 6 inches back to 3 or 4 inches and back to 6 inches when the tree has reached 12 inches. Avocados require a wind-sheltered location in full sun.