Highly nutritious avocados are a favorite summer fruit for good reason. Whether you crush one up to make guacamole, slice it for a sandwich, mash it on toast, or top a salad with it, avocado provides ...

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The next time you eat an avocado, don't toss the pit. The stone inside is a homegrown science experiment in the making because - wait for it - you can use it to grow your very own avocado tree. Given ...

For avocado trees, Di Lallo recommends a typical houseplant potting soil with some added perlite or pumice to promote aeration. When it comes to the perfect container, an unglazed terracotta pot will ...

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 ...

A. Some avocados sprout within a couple of weeks. Others can take months, if they sprout at all. For best results, remove and wash the pit (seed) of a ripe avocado. Insert toothpicks about halfway, ...