Q: I would like to try my hand at growing a mango tree. Can I just use a seed from a mango that I bought from the supermarket? What do they need to grow? Depending on where you are located, mangos can ...

• Rinse the seed, or pit, from an avocado, then hold it vertically with the pointy end facing up.

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy.