• Rinse the seed, or pit, from an avocado, then hold it vertically with the pointy end facing up.

Patience is key for these tropical trees to bear their fruit Avocado trees (Persea americana) are a great plant to grow if you live in the southern tip of the United States or father south. These ...

Avocado plant care can be tricky since the “alligator pear” grows leggy fast without bright light, but it also can burn in full sun when not fully foliated. Still, it makes an attractive, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A slew of dishes instantly become more flavorful with the addition of nutritious avocados. Whether you ...

If you’re an avocado lover and dream of having your very own plant at home, you’re in luck. Beloved for its versatility, the avocado has become a global favorite, from salads and smoothies to toast ...

An avocado pit is relatively easy to sprout into a new plant. Then you'll need to know how to grow an avocado tree indoors because these plants aren't hardy in most areas of the country. They can be ...

For many of us, growing avocados means using toothpicks to suspend a/sgiant seed over a glass of water on the windowsill -- producing a spindly, potted tree that is eventually tossed away. But growing ...

Everybody wants to grow some of their own food these days. How about avocados? We’re talking about a plant that really does bear fruit, not just the stems and leaves you get from plants grown from ...

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After many seasons, the same old squash and beans can grow boring. So a little crop rotation and diversification can help gardeners kick out of a rut. Sow: Plant crowns December through March. Grow: ...