How to Grow an Avocado Tree: Planting Methods and Key Management Points

The avocado is a fruit that can be grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Its fruit is spherical and dark green in color, and it tastes as sweet as a persimmon, but it is very high in fat and should not be eaten in large quantities. So,how do you grow an avocado tree?

1. Raising seedlings

First, buy some plump avocados from the market and bring them home, then process them. Choose a sunny spot, place the seeds in the soil with one end facing up, then cover them with fine soil, and water once every 8 hours. In about two weeks, seedlings will grow.

2. Transplanting

When the seedlings reach about 40 cm tall, they can be transplanted, and they can be transplanted with the soil ball. Before transplanting, dig the holes and apply the base fertilizer, then transplant the seedlings into the holes, with a plant spacing of 4 to 4.5 m and a row spacing of 2 to 4 m. Water immediately after transplanting to improve the survival rate of the seedlings.

3. Light

The avocado is a type of tropical fruit and has relatively high requirements for light and temperature. It needs 8 and a half hours of light every day. To allow the branches and leaves to receive sufficient light, promptly prune the vigorously growing branches and leaves.

4. Fertilizer and water

The growth of the avocado requires a great deal of nutrients. In the early stage, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied; do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer, to avoid burning the plant's roots. As the tree continues to grow, gradually increase the amount of fertilizer applied. The avocado is a plant that likes water, so water it frequently to ensure that the soil moisture reaches above 60%; during the rainy season, pay attention to drainage. To improve the plant's ability to absorb nutrients, loosen the soil before fertilizing and watering.