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Pie eater........
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I recently started an avocado tree from seed and it is now around 11 inches high. I would like to know how many years it will take for it to begin bearing fruit.

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tkhooper
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There is one variety that bares fruit within about 7 years or so I have heard. The traditional type takes 50 years to bare fruit or so I've been told. Hope you have the faster one. I am trying to get one to sprout. Cross your fingers for me please.

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Pie eater........
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*Fingers crossed* Thanks!

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ServantsHeart2003
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Avocado Link for you:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/2092/index.html

Bonnie [kissies]

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papito
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Avocado [Persea americana]

Avocados grown from seedlings bear fruit of variable quality in 8 to 12 years. Grafted plants bear in 2 to 3 years.

Check this link for additional info:

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/avocado.html

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Pieeater,
It's true avocado seedlings take 5 to 15 yrs to fruit.I got lucky,I had one bear fruit in 4 yrs.this is very unusual but it can happen.Keep your tree well watered and firtilize it monthly for a healty tree.
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