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

With plenty of sunlight, you can grow delicious harvests from the comfort of your own home. There’s nothing better than freshly prepared guacamole—especially when it's made with perfectly ripe ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever whipped up the ultimate breakfast spread only to realize your avocado isn't ripe, or worse yet, ...

Patience is key for these tropical trees to bear their fruit Reviewed by Barbara Gillette Avocado trees (Persea americana) are a great plant to grow if you live in the southern tip of the United ...

"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 ...

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, ...

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 ...