Receta How to Plant an Avocado Tree

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How to Start an Avocado Tree

Have you ever saved the seed/pit from an avocado and tried to get it to grow roots?

The next time you eat an avocado, or use one in a recipe, save the seed or pit. Planting your own avocado tree is fun and easy. It's great for planting in the garden, makes the perfect project for a class room or for a fun project to do at home with the kids.

Preparing the Seed~

1. Remove the pit~ Cut into the avocado carefully, so as not to injure the pit, which is in the fruits center. You can do this by scoring the skin about 1/2 an inch deep all the way around the outside, and then twisting the two halves in opposite directions to open it. Carefully remove the pit and set it…