• 2023-01-11

avocado cultivation

Growing environment：

The average precipitation of avocado origin is generally more than 1200 mm, with obvious wet and dry seasons, but the annual precipitation is generally more than 1000 mm, not particularly dry areas or areas with uniform distribution of rainy season, can grow normally, precipitation in 1500-2000 mm is the best. High temperature and drought are extremely unfavorable to the growth of avocado, which is easy to cause sunburn of branches and leaves. High temperature during flowering will also cause falling flowers and fruit. Avocado is a shallow-rooted tree species with weak branches and poor wind resistance, so it is advisable to choose a sheltered place. Wide adaptability to soil, but more suitable for good drainage, water table less than 2 meters, soil depth more than 1 meter, deep, fertile sandy loam. Avocados do not grow well in low-lying land with poor drainage or soil with a high water table and are susceptible to root rot. High temperature and high humidity environmental conditions can make it grow rapidly, if the environmental conditions are not suitable will lead to slow growth.

temperature：

Avocados like to be warm, trying to stay between 20 and 25 degrees. In terms of its cold tolerance, different varieties have different cold tolerance. Some varieties can withstand temperatures as low as -7 degrees, but others dry out when the temperature drops to zero. So, all things considered, try not to go below zero in winter.

illumination：

Avocados love light, but try to avoid bright lights. If it is indoor pot, can be placed in the sun, bright light. Ground plants can be in direct light or strong light shade, avoid exposure to the sun.

water：

Avocados require a lot of water and are generally a wet-loving plant. The substrate should be kept slightly wet, but not stagnant. When there is water, it is necessary to drain in time. In rainy season, also need appropriate drainage.

fertilize：

Mainly nitrogen fertilizer. If it is ground planted, fertilize four times a year with nitrogen fertilizer. If pot, appropriate amount of nitrogen fertilizer can be used, can be a month or so, the amount is not too much.

reproduction：

The most common method is seeding. After the seeds are selected, the outermost seed coat should be removed first, and then the bud should be stimulated. Plant in a sheltered area with good drainage. Plant spacing can be 5 meters, row spacing can be 6 meters to 7 meters. Then sow the seeds and pour water after sowing to temporarily block the glare.

Change basin：

If it is potted, then the soil requirements are relatively high, the need to replace the soil regularly. Generally speaking, it can be once every two years. Sand loam can be used, adding base fertilizer, vermiculite and other substances. Since avocados grow quickly, it's best to change the pot as well.

disease：

There may be "scab disease", the main area of damage is the fruit, the leaves can also appear a few spots. The diseased fruit and leaves can be cut off and treated with Bordeaux solution. There may also be "caudal spot disease", mainly harm the stem and leaves, available copper agent to control.

Insect pest：

Less pests, occasionally "scale insects", "starscream" and so on, spraying agents can be.

toxicity：

It's not toxic. Its fruit is edible and its nutritional value is very high.

Fit for domestication：

Avocados can be kept as potted plants at home, also has a certain ornamental, but also can bear fruit.