How can I successfully sprout an avocado seed?

To successfully sprout an avocado seed, follow these steps:

1. Remove the seed from the avocado and clean it thoroughly.
2. Insert toothpicks into the seed to suspend it over a glass of water, with the bottom half submerged.
3. Place the glass in a warm, sunny spot and change the water every few days.
4. Wait for roots and a stem to grow, then transplant the seed into soil once the stem is about 6 inches tall.
5. Water the plant regularly and provide plenty of sunlight to help it grow into a healthy avocado tree.