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Subject: Re: Growing Avacados from Pits
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Date: Wed, 6-Mar-85 11:28:49 EST
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Planting the pit in a pot full of nice potting soil is much better for
the pits. The chances of it germinating are better since the pit
won't rot so quickly. Also, by planting it in dirt to begin with,
you don't damage the roots when you transplant it from water to
pot. 

I've found that avocado pits germinate better if I buy them between
February and April. Don't know why, but the percentage of pits that
I find that are sprouting while still in the avocado is much higher.
Anyone else find this?

Sharon Badian