So that you don’t waste the fruit, use the avocado meat to create the tasty dip/topping known as guacamole.

The pit should sit in about 1 inch of water, so keep this in mind when inserting your toothpicks.

You may want to use a 10-10-10 fertilizer twice a year to help the tree out. In general, you can use regular potting soil and add some rocks to the bottom of the pot to aid in draining excess water. [3] X Research source

If possible, plant two trees, as these plants like company.