"Insert three or four toothpicks around the center, halfway up the pit, then suspend the seed over water with the toothpicks so the pointy end faces up, and the bottom half is submerged - a small repurposed glass jar is perfect for this. Next, place it in a sunny spot, such as a windowsill, and let it do its thing."
"Be warned that you will need a lot of patience, as it will take time for the avocado pit to germinate, sometimes up to six weeks. However, if you don't see a sprout after two or three months, you will need to start over with a fresh pit."
"To plant your baby avocado tree, remove the toothpicks and place the seed in the center of a pot filled with soil, leaving the pointy end exposed. Use regular houseplant potting soil, adding some perlite or pumice to promote aeration, as they are susceptible to root rot, especially when grown indoors."
Avocado pits offer multiple uses beyond composting, including brewing antioxidant tea and growing new trees. To propagate an avocado tree, clean the pit and insert three to four toothpicks around its center to suspend it over water with the bottom half submerged. Place in a sunny location and change the water regularly. Germination takes four to six weeks; if no sprout appears after three months, start with a fresh pit. Once roots thicken and leaves develop, transfer the seedling to a pot with aerated potting soil mixed with perlite or pumice. Use an unglazed terracotta pot to prevent root rot and allow proper root respiration.
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