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I heard I can grow Avocado tree in Lahore. I have tried growing it from a seed but failed. I followed all the instructions on the net and am preety sure did it right but it dosnt sprout. My question is that if its possible to buy a seedling or plant from somewhere in lahore that I can grow. I am very keen on this best regards for those who can help me get one thanks!

It appears no one is interested in Avacado. What is your interest?

I am interested in growing fruits or veg that arnt available in market or are really expensive, but are healthy..like avocado, mushrooms, celery, etc. I am also interested in square foot gardening. utilizing space as I dont have much of it at home...

. I planted two saplings 3-4 years back-two different specified varieties are essential for cross pollination,but they could not survive for more than 4-6 months,probably due to weather conditions or improper watering. Haven't tried again.
. Got one from a private nursery & the other from NARC Islamabad,who then had only one variety each. I feel the plants should be available in a big/good nursery in Lahore,otherwise may contact NARC Islamabad-Horticulture Dept,tel # 051-8443759,051-8443760.If you don't succeed there,then I 'll provide to you the contact of the private nursery.Good luck.

Growing Avocado from a seed is very easy. I know on the internet they say to use the toothpick method for growing Avocado but its better to grow it the old fashion way. Just grow the seed in regular soil with some compost, make sure the top side of the seed is up. Better to grow two different types of Avocado varieties for cross pollination. I have two Avocado plants one is about five feet tall and the other one is about 2 feet tall. It will be a while before I get any fruit from them.

Please do tell where can I get seeds for different varieties of Avocado in Lahore?

I hav also got avacado seeds n i hav planted them as told on net by hanging the seeds in water.
Its gonna take 6-8 weeks to sprout roots or any leave. I personally feel it wont gonna work..but i hav tried pehaps it will...

umumer wrote:I am interested in growing fruits or veg that arnt available in market or are really expensive, but are healthy..like avocado, mushrooms, celery, etc. I am also interested in square foot gardening. utilizing space as I dont have much of it at home...

You have space problem and yet you want to grow Avocado trees.
Strange all three things you have mentioned are not favoured food of us locals. Market is index of what people want. All three have been tried and not accepted as a regular food by my family.
Good luck
Arif