Avocado tree Pest and Diseases – Avocado Weed Management

Avocado tree Pest and Diseases – Avocado Weed Management

In general, avocado is not threatened by many pests and diseases, and usually, no management measures are applied, making the organic cultivation of the crop possible. Periodically, in my region […]

Avocado Harvest, Yield per hectare and Storage

Avocado Harvest, Yield per hectare and Storage

Yield, Harvest, and Post-Harvest handling of Avocado The harvest, storage, packaging, and transportation of avocados are the most important processes of the food value chain and greatly affect the quality […]

Training and Pruning of Avocado Tree

Training and Pruning of Avocado Tree

How to train a young Avocado Tree Like many other fruit-bearing trees, avocados need to be trained to obtain a desirable shape/structure and size that will maximize production, balance yield […]

Avocado Fertilizer Requirements

Avocado Fertilizer Requirements

Fertilization in Avocado Farming To keep the avocado tree vigorous, healthy, and productive, the farmer in some cases may need to cover the crop’s nutrient needs via fertilization. From my […]

Avocado Tree Water Requirements and Irrigation Systems

Avocado Tree Water Requirements and Irrigation Systems

Avocado Water Requirements A sufficient and well-distributed water supply is vital for a healthy avocado orchard that can offer sustainably high yields for many years. Since avocado is native to […]

Avocado Tree Propagation and Pollination

Avocado Tree Propagation and Pollination

Avocado Tree Propagation After selecting the desirable avocado variety to cultivate, the farmer needs to obtain the appropriate amount and type of reproduction material to plant. Avocados can be propagated […]

Avocado Tree Climate and Soil Requirements – Planting Avocado Trees

Avocado Tree Climate and Soil Requirements – Planting Avocado Trees

Avocado Tree Climate and Soil Requirements My orchards (3 hectares) are located in different fields in the Chania region of Crete. The ample sunlight, the warm climate, and the amount […]

All Avocado Varieties Explained – Characteristics and Advantages

All Avocado Varieties Explained – Characteristics and Advantages

The rising interest of consumers for avocado has skyrocketed the global demand for this fruit, and as a result, new areas are planted with avocado every year. I planted my […]

History, Nutritional Value and Plant Information of Avocado

History, Nutritional Value and Plant Information of Avocado

Avocado originated from Puebla in South Central Mexico. The consumption of the fruit started around 10,000 years ago, and its domestication and cultivation around 5,000 years ago. During its long […]