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Grow your own avocado from the pit easily

As the quintessential superfood, the avocado is a popular fruit. Its health benefits were already appreciated by the Aztecs.
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 ...
Have you ever reached for avocados in the grocery store and thought, "I wonder if I can grow my own tree and harvest the fruit myself?" The answer, believe it or not, is yes. The subtropical plant, ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Helen Camacaro - Getty Images Just about any dish can benefit from avocados. Whether you'd like to take omelets, ...
Watch how an avocado fruit tree was growing from a seed/pit to young plant in this time-lapse. An avocado seed was extracted ...
Growing an avocado tree from seed requires only a glass of water, toothpicks, and patience. The process transforms a leftover pit into a thriving houseplant through a simple propagation method. While ...
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 ...