how to grow an avocado.

When I was little my dad and step-mom used to always have avocado pits, toothpicks in the sides, sitting in cups of water around the house. I think this contributed to my determination in adult life to getting one to grow. And I've got it figured out. So now I want to share with you.

{Eat your deliciously healthy avocado and gently pull out the pit and wash it well with water. You can gently scrub it with a sponge if needed}

{Place 2-3 toothpicks gently into the center sides of the pit and place over a cup of water with the "pointed end" facing up} 

{Be sure to water frequently.... always keeping 3/4 of the pit saturated and place cup in a sunny windowsill} 

{Water for many weeks-months and watch the roots grow from the bottom and the stem from the top. When leaves begin to grow, plant into rich soil. Make sure to leave at least 1/2 of pit out of the dirt}

{Sometimes you will grow a short plant, with BIG LEAVES} 

{And sometimes you will grow a TALL plant, with short leaves}

{Either way, with an occasional watering, lots of sunshine (from inside), and love....

You can grow an avocado}

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I hope that was helpful and that you get growing soon! Seriously, I can't even throw a pit away anymore without feeling TOTALLY guilty about the plant I could've had. And I eat A LOT of avocados. So please, someone..... help me out. Grow a plant. 

And then send me the pictures.