A small glass vessel shaped to hold an avocado stone at the waterline so it can root without toothpicks, saucers or guesswork. The seed sits in the moulded upper cradle with its base just touching the water below, which is the position germination actually needs - wet at the root end, dry at the crown. Because the glass is clear, the whole process is visible from the first split in the seed coat to the first white root.
Germination usually takes between two and eight weeks depending on warmth and light. Keep the vase somewhere bright but out of direct afternoon sun, top the water up so the base of the seed stays submerged, and change it every few days to keep it clear. Once a stem appears and roots fill the bowl the seedling can be potted into soil, and the vase is ready for the next stone. It also works for spring bulbs, garlic and propagating cuttings.
Available singly or as a two-piece set, which is the more useful option since avocado stones germinate unpredictably and starting two at once roughly doubles the odds. Clear glass, hand wash in warm soapy water, and dry before reuse to stop mineral marks building on the inside. Linden & Oak Co. ships across Australia and New Zealand.
- Material: clear glass
- Available as a single vase or a two-piece set
- Cradles an avocado stone at the waterline for germination
- Also suits spring bulbs, garlic and propagating cuttings
- Germination typically takes two to eight weeks
- Care: hand wash in warm soapy water, dry before reuse
- Keep in bright light, out of direct afternoon sun
