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

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So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Starting an avocado tree from a pit is like taking on a miniature gardening challenge. It’s the botanical equivalent of having a pet rock: low commitment with plenty of pay-off if ...

Avocados (Persea americana) are types of evergreen trees that are originally from Central America. Coveted for their edible fruits, avocado trees aren't exclusive to agricultural settings. With the ...

FILE - Harvested avocados are displayed at an orchard near Ziracuaretiro, Michoacan state in Mexico on Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s ...