Question: where do most of the avocados come from

title: Avocado
text: Indoors , an avocado tree is usually grown from the pit of an avocado fruit . This is often done by removing the pit from a ripe , unrefrigerated avocado fruit . The pit is then stabbed with three or four toothpicks , about one - third of the way up from the flat end . The pit is placed in a jar or vase containing tepid water . It should split in four to six weeks and yield roots and a sprout . If there is no change by this time , the avocado pit is discarded . Once the stem has grown a few inches , it is placed in a pot with soil . It should be watered every few days . Avocados have been known to grow large , so owners must be ready to re-pot the plant several times .