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 ...

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, ...

A person tends to a small avocado tree in a white pot at home - KristiStudio/Shutterstock The first bite of a perfectly ripe avocado, with its notes of nuttiness and ...

Q. I soaked an avocado seed in water in a small container. The seed is opening in half, and there is a small sprout. When do you think is the right time to plant it in the pot? A. I frequently get ...

"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 ...

Highly nutritious avocados are a favorite summer fruit for good reason. Whether you crush one up to make guacamole, slice it for a sandwich, mash it on toast, or top a salad with it, avocado provides ...

Q: I have an avocado plant that is now about 2 feet tall. How much water should I give it, and should it be fertilized? It is a part of my window garden in a pot — I don’t have a yard, porch or ...

Dear Dan, I have four seedlings that are into their first week of growth. They’re bunched together. Are they okay like that? This is my first grow and I’d like to know when I should transplant them.

Everybody wants to grow some of their own food these days. How about avocados? We’re talking about a plant that really does bear fruit, not just the stems and leaves you get from plants grown from ...

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Avocados are a favorite summer fruit. Most of the Florida avocados purchased from grocery stores and produce stands are grown in the warmer portions of the state. The fruits are often the size of ...