Saturday, April 5, 2025

A Tariff Trade: "How to Grow Your Own Avocado Plant from Seeds"

The Mexican drug cartels that also run the avocado trade* are going to take a hit and the supply of avocados to the U.S. market will shrink, raising prices.

As a direct investment rather than a portfolio investment we suggest:

How to Grow Your Own Avocado Plant from Seeds

Growing up in California, long before they became trendy, I ate avocados regularly. And long before avocado toast was a thing, my friend who was in culinary school introduced us to the simple but angel-chorus-cuing combo of crusty bread, slices of fresh avocado, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of fleur de sel.

But the avocados of my childhood weren’t just for eating—with my grandmother’s help, and in a way that now reminds me of the good old lemonade adage, we turned our pits into plants. Much like growing your own pineapples at home, you can also grow your own avocado plants. Here’s how to do it, plus how to care for them.

How to Plant an Avocado Seed
Growing an avocado plant indoors is just a matter of coaxing its pit to root and sprout. It won’t bear fruit, but you’ll have a cute little new houseplant for free. Here’s how to get one started....

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The next step, transplanting to soil outdoors and tending faithfully. takes years (sadly Home Depot discontinued their 'cold hardy' avocado trees for northern climes) but in addition to the fruit, rewards you with the pride of accomplishment and training in patience.
*Not kidding about the cartels. Previously: 
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