How can I successfully get an avocado seed to sprout?

To successfully get an avocado seed to sprout, follow these steps:

1. Remove the seed from the avocado carefully.
2. Wash the seed to remove any remaining fruit.
3. Insert toothpicks into the seed to suspend it in a glass of water, with the bottom half submerged.
4. Place the glass in a warm, sunny spot and change the water every few days.
5. Wait for roots and a stem to grow, then transplant the seedling into soil once it's around 6 inches tall.