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

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 ...

"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, ...

Your guacamole was delicious, and now after eating the creamy, buttery fruit, you're staring at the slippery, oblong seed (many people refer to the center of the fruit as a pit, but it's really a seed ...

Sure, you know that avocados add creamy goodness to guacamole, salads, sandwiches and even smoothies. But what you might not know is that avocado seeds are just as versatile as the superfood fruit ...