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Joey Avocado

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Quick grow facts

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Sun

Full sun 6+ hrs

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Soil

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Water

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Look out for (Houston)

Plant in an area that does not flood

UF/IFAS MG213; Florida guide

What it is

An evergreen tropical tree in the laurel family from Central America. (Source covers avocados in general.)

NC State Extension

Why grow/eat it

The flesh is rich in vitamins and monounsaturated fat.

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How to use it

Eat raw, as a spread, or in desserts.

NC State Extension

Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Potted avocados can get root rot if the soil stays too wet.

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Cautions

Laurel wilt, spread by tiny beetles, can kill trees quickly.

NC State Extension ยท UF/IFAS

Sources

  1. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/persea-americana/
  2. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/avocado/