Growing up in California, long before they became trendy, I ate avocados regularly.
Growing up in California, long before they became trendy, I ate avocados regularly.
1. Once you’ve finished your avocado, wash and dry the pit.
1. Once you’ve finished your avocado, wash and dry the pit.
1. Fill a jar with water, almost to the brim. (Or, if you want to get fancy, there’s this thing)
1. Fill a jar with water, almost to the brim. (Or, if you want to get fancy, there’s this thing)
1. Locate the broad end of the pit. This is the end that will point down into the water.
1. Locate the broad end of the pit. This is the end that will point down into the water.
1. Press three toothpicks around the pit. These will suspend the pit from the rim of the jar. Place the toothpicks so about one inch of the avocado pit is in the water.
1. Press three toothpicks around the pit. These will suspend the pit from the rim of the jar. Place the toothpicks so about one inch of the avocado pit is in the water.
Place the jar in a warm, sunny spot, but out of direct sunlight. A window sill is pretty ideal
Place the jar in a warm, sunny spot, but out of direct sunlight. A window sill is pretty ideal
1. Replenish water as needed.
1. Replenish water as needed.
Your pit should start to sprout roots and a stem in two to six weeks
Your pit should start to sprout roots and a stem in two to six weeks