Question: Last year our avocado produced lots of fruits, but this year just a few and they are smaller. Is this normal? Answer: Fruit trees sometimes spoil us by bearing a heavy crop one year but then ...
For farmers, successful avocado cultivation depends on careful site selection rather than rapid expansion. Planting in newly ...
Question: About five years ago I planted an avocado from seed that has grown into a tall tree with two trunks that have never flowered. Will removing one of the trunks help the tree flower? Answer: ...
Q: I am trying to grow an avocado tree. I have it in a container, and it’s now 22 inches tall. When is the best time to transplant, and what is the best way to take care of it in our desert? A: There ...
No matter the time of the year, it's pretty easy to source an avocado, but have you ever stopped to consider growing your own? Even if you're not particularly green-fingered, you can create a ...
On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...
Avocado trees all over the island have been looking like they are dying. This insect is also found in other avocado growing areas like California and Florida and in regions where the Avocado is native ...
DEAR GARDEN COACH >> We have a Hass avocado tree that’s loaded with fruit for the first time. We put some in a brown bag with bananas, but they are not ripening. How will we know when to pick them? We ...