Avocado
Avocado
Persea americana
Plant family
Laurel family (Lauraceae)
Season Overview
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
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1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
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
Botanically speaking, the avocado belongs to the laurel family and naturally grows as a tree. Its native range extends across Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru. You can also grow this impressive plant yourself from a pit and watch it grow.
Origin:
Mexico to Peru
Growing tips
Be prepared to be patient when growing this plant, as germination takes about five weeks. Also, when caring for it, always keep in mind its tree-like growth habit and give the young plant enough space to develop.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
Root Rot
Pests
Aphids
