Avocado

The avocado is naturally a surface rooting tree. The fine fibrous rootlets, which absorb water, food and air, develop in greatest abundance at or near… Read More »What Type Of Roots Does An Avocado Have?

Once an avocado seed is growing roots, wait until the roots are 2 to 3 inches (5-8 cm.) long and then transfer the sprouting avocado… Read More »What Do You Do With The Roots From An Avocado Pit?

The best planting-size avocado tree (Persea americana Miller) will have a strong trunk with an approximate diameter of 1/2 inch. Retailers offer them in 5-gallon… Read More »Can I Grow An Avocado In A 5 Gallon Bucket?

If any of the roots are dead or rotting, or if they are too long for the pot, cut them off using pruning shears. If… Read More »Should I Cut My Avocado Roots?

The avocado is a shallow-rooted tree with most of its feeder roots in the top 6 inches of soil, so give it good aeration. Its… Read More »How Big Do Avocado Roots Get?

In Jamaica, avocados are called pears and are sliced and often eaten on the side of a meal like sliced tomatoes. Does Jamaica have avocado?… Read More »How Do Jamaicans Eat Avocado?

In Jamaica, avocados are called pears and are sliced and often eaten on the side of a meal like sliced tomatoes. There are a lot… Read More »Does Jamaica Have Avocado?

Unlike some other fruits, avocados don’t attract many pests that cause lasting harm. If something is eating your tree’s leaves, the culprit is probably one… Read More »Do Avocado Plants Attract Bugs?

What is cause of holes in avocado tree leaves? A: Usually when holes are found in the leaves of avocado, Persea americana, in late spring,… Read More »Why Are There Holes In My Avocado Leaves?

Avocados are another piece of produce that do not warrant the organic label. Avocados have a naturally protective peel that keeps the fruit inside safe… Read More »Is It Necessary To Buy Organic Avocados?