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