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

Hass avocado trees are best known for their edible fruits with bumpy, dark skin and pale green, creamy flesh. First established in California, this cultivar is believed to be a hybrid of Mexican and ...

It's easy to sprout an avocado seed, as you may have learned in childhood. Buy an avocado, enjoy the luscious green flesh, then wash the seed. Remember which end of the seed was on top and which was ...

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 ...

There’s nothing better than freshly prepared guacamole—especially when it's made with perfectly ripe avocados. In fact, you can even grow these delicious fruits indoors, whether it's in your living ...

With the price of avocados always fluctuating, many people are becoming increasingly interested in growing their own. But how exactly do you do it? And, more importantly, do you live in a place where ...

It's hard to remember, after years of guacamole and gourmet toast, that avocados are just plain weird. But think back to your surprise when you first discovered that these strange and delicious things ...

Sabrina Hahn explains the secret to avocado success — and the reason your tree might be failing.

If you’re an avocado lover and dream of having your very own plant at home, you’re in luck. Beloved for its versatility, the avocado has become a global favorite, from salads and smoothies to toast ...

Individual avocado flowers are about 3/8-inch (1 cm) wide. Each flower has both male and female parts, which mature and open at separate times. UC Regents David Rosen So you’re thinking of adding a ...

Q: How are you supposed to prune an avocado tree right after planting? I had read somewhere that you should cut it back to 7 inches tall, but I haven’t seen this advice in more than one place. A: ...