I've never figured it out. They grew like weeds where I lived in Central America, and people generally let them fall to the ground to be eaten by street dogs. I'd imagine logistics for avocados are pretty difficult.

What's the lead time on making an avocado tree? Not as bad as making more programmers I'm sure, but it's not fast either.

You're not wrong - avocados planted from seed take anywhere from 5 to 13 years+ before they flower and produce fruit.

http://ucavo.ucr.edu/general/answers.html

We have a compost bin in the back yard where they sprout from seed spontaneously. I have grown a couple of trees and given some seedlings away to friends.

Fingers crossed, they bear fruit eventually. If not, they make a fairly fast growing tree (2m after 3-4 years) - although this week the leaves burn quickly in the summer heat if inadequately watered.

I have a large avocado plant that I grew from a pit. At only 2.5 years old, it's about 3 feet tall. Definitely won't be ready for fruit any time soon. Maybe when my grandchildren are born (for the record, I do not yet have children).

Yikes...I should have done the research first. I'll edit, thank you.

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