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Avocado trees, also known as butter pear or alligator pear trees, are fruit trees… More
Avocado trees can be grown either as an ornamental tree or as a fruit… More
...exican varieties) or 12 months (Guatemalan). Ripe avocados are glossy green to black. Gently… More
avocado trees grow from pits acquired from avocado fruit. These hardy trees need plenty… More
Finding an avocado seed is as simple as visiting your local grocery store. The… More
There are three types of avocados: West Indian, Guatemalan and Mexican, according to horticulturists… More
Next time you slice an avocado for a salad or sandwich, or mash one… More
...a can dip as low as -10 degrees. Because of this, avocado trees will… More
Avocados, also called alligator pears, are fruits native to southern Mexico. Avocado trees (Persea… More
... time you make guacamole, save the pits from your avocados. You can grow… More
Avocado trees are fast-growing, densely leaved trees. They can grow to heights of 80… More
Avocado trees can bear healthy fruit when the tree growth has been sufficiently maintained.… More
Avocado trees (persea americana) grow well in USDA zones 9, 10 and 11 --… More
...ld would be a sadder place without guacamole, the avocado-rich dip often enjoyed at… More
The avocado tree (Persea americana) is a member of the Lauraceae family of plants.… More
If you plant avocado seeds in the soil outdoors, with proper care, the seeds… More
Avocados are native to South America and were later cultivated in Mexico. They are… More
The avocado is one of the most popular tropical fruit trees in North America.… More
Avocados are wonderful when they're ripe, not so much if they're harvested too early.… More
... Master Gardener Teresa Watkins discusses growing avocados. More
To grow an avocado tree from a seed, gently insert toothpicks on three sides of… More
Homegrown avocados make great gardening trees. Learn all about avocado tree care with gardening tips… More
Even a small Avocado plant/tree should be potted in at least a 10-12" pot....roots fill up a 6" pot rather quickly. They like to be moist but not saturated. Use a soil medium that drains quickly as they resent "wet-feet"...I've always added horticultural grade sand to mine. African Violet mix… More
...on tree and has some flowers - just no growth. My avocado tree (also new) has lost all of its leaves but seems to be flowering. Any ideas? Will they be… More
I have some Avocado seed or pits I'm not sure what you might call them but, I would like to try to plant them and see if I can grow a plant or two. My question is which end goes up the pointed or round end? Any help is appreciated.… More
I have unsuccessfully tried to grow an avocado - I usually poke the pit with toothpicks and let the base sit in water, but nothing ever happens. Any suggestions??? THANKS! More
...in the middle of the night she decided to BITE my avocado in half. It is like 2 ft tall and was growing rather well and the trunk was thickening but still very soft so… More
I've been soaking joshua tree seeds thinking what the heck let me try it. Today, i wanted to add water to my seeds and guess what I found? A seed has sprouted! LOL...now what? do i leave it in water so it can grow some more? plant it in dirt?… More
Citrus trees...do not like mulch. Mango and Avocado...like mulch, but not too close to the trunk. Bananas and berries...LOVE mulch. You can mulch every inch...they will love you for it. Herbs and veggies...I mulch just enough to keep dirt from splashing up onto the plants. They seem to be grateful… More
...y slow adjustment to the new conditions. Keep you Avocado in as best light you can give it until spring and water sparingly ...not dry but not… More
...just got back from a fruit tree sale. I bought an avocado tree. I will be keeping it in a pot until late Feb/early March, to avoid any issues with frost, but have one question: when I am ready to plant the tree, is there anything special that I… More
I am giving another presentation at work next weekend...here is what I have come up with. This is the long version with some of the interesting tidbits included. For the handout I will scale it down to 3 pages. Culinary and Medicinal Herbs Anise Annual, Height: 18 to 24 inches… More
I visited mastergardeners.org which led me to "Garden tips for Los Angeles County" (other Cali. County info. available). Thought people from Cali might want to know about the sites and people from Los Angeles (are there any? :( ) would want to read the following I copied from http://celosangeles.ucdavis.edu/Garden_Tips_for_Los_Angeles_County/January.htm "January… More
...: grapes almonds olives pears/apples citrus trees avocados raspberries/currants I've read to keep fruit trees mulched, but was wondering if any plants or herbs can protect them from pests or improve their flavours thanks! More
...d that its leaves look really similar to my young avocado plants, and found what look to be like little baby avocados. Now it's a… More
...went to the store today and bought me a couple of avocados and they are just smaller than a small canteloupe, the largest I have ever seen. She cut one of them for me and the seed is also huge. But what was strange, is that it had a… More
...: grapes almonds olives pears/apples citrus trees avocados raspberries/currants I've read to keep fruit trees mulched, but was wondering if any plants or herbs can protect them from pests or improve their flavours thanks! More
"The avocado tree (Persea americana), when grown by a hobby gardener is normally grown from seeds removed from ripened fruit. There are two acceptable methods of doing this, either by sprouting the seed in water or by actually planting the seed in soil. Many people start avocado trees as novelty… More
Hello all, I hapened on your site less than a week ago and after making several posts on other threads, just found the Introductions forum today . So, I thought i should post here and say hi. I have to admit that I haven't always liked gardening. Growing up, my… More
Hi guys...I am Thadd (short for Thaddeus). I live in beaitiful Rolling Hills Estates Ca. We are on the coast on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. If you fly out of LAX and look left, that big hill is our peninsula. I have been gardening most of my adult life. The… More
Hi guys...I am Thadd (short for Thaddeus). I live in beaitiful Rolling Hills Estates Ca. We are on the coast on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. If you fly out of LAX and look left, that big hill is our peninsula. I have been gardening most of my adult life. The… More
...swer for me. Can you grow, either indoors or out, avocados in zone 6...Willamette Valley, Oregon? Thanks in advance for any help! Elkwoman (Jan) More
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