Avocado

Plant family

Laurel family (Lauraceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

300 cm

Row spacing

600 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm

Instructions

Description

The avocado (Persea americana) is a submerged tree from the tropical and subtropical regions of the Middle and Southern Mediterranean. It is characterized by warm temperatures, good penetrating bubbles and plenty of sunshine, and produces small, zwittrige blüten, which often need a second layer for the best fruit. Ihre Früchte sind bekannt für ihren hohen Gehalt an gesunden Fetten. Avocados benötigen regelmäßige Bewässerung, jedoch ohne Staunässe. Sie sind empfindlich gegenüber Frost und gedeihen am besten in Regionen mit Temperaturen zwischen 20 und 25 °C.

Growing tips

Avocados need a sunny, warm location with temperatures between 20-25 °C. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic (pH 6-6.5) to avoid waterlogging. Water regularly, but only when the top layer of soil is dry. Make sure to protect the plant from frost. During the growing season, the avocado should be regularly fed with nitrogen-rich fertilizer. As the plant grows, you should repot it to create enough space for the roots. Regular pruning promotes compact and bushy growth.