Fruits· Persea americana
Avocado is an evergreen subtropical tree producing nutrient-dense fruit with high monounsaturated fat content. Global demand has surged dramatically, making it one of the most profitable fruit crops. The Hass cultivar dominates world trade at over 80% market share.
Avocado suele alcanzar su primera cosecha unos 4 años después de la siembra.
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy loam, loam, volcanic
Rango de pH: 5 - 5.8 (óptimo: 5.4)
Drenaje: excellent
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Phytophthora root rot is the number one killer of avocado trees. Plant only on well-drained soils and never allow water to pool around the trunk.
Avocado trees bear fruit on new growth; avoid heavy pruning which removes fruiting wood and can eliminate an entire year's crop.
Mulch heavily with coarse organic material out to the drip line, but keep mulch 15 cm away from the trunk to prevent crown rot.
Avocado typically takes about 4 years from planting to first harvest. Seeds germinate in about 30 days. The best planting season is spring.
Avocado grows best in sandy loam, loam, volcanic soil with a pH of 5-5.8. Excellent drainage is required.
Avocado grows best at 20-28°C. Frost tolerance: light. Heat tolerance: moderate.
Across 17 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Avocado range from 5,040 to 15,000 kg/hectare, with a median of 10,850. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management.
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