Question: I started an avocado from seed and it has grown about 7 feet tall. Do I need another tree to cross-pollinate the flowers when it blooms in order to get fruits? Answer: One tree is all you ...

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Question: About five years ago I planted an avocado from seed that has grown into a tall tree with two trunks that have never flowered. Will removing one of the trunks help the tree flower? Answer: ...

Question: I have started some avocado seeds in water, suspended by toothpicks. Two of them have begun to root and sprout stalks. I intend to plant them soon, but wonder if I should prune them in any ...

QUESTION: How does one grow avocado trees in Orleans Parish? If an avocado tree is grown from a seed, will it produce fruit? Does one need two trees for cross-pollination? Thank you. -- P. Bernard ...

It may be too early to be optimistic, but damage from the avocado lace bug appears to be on the decline. This year’s avocado defoliation still continues to raise havoc with fruit production in some ...

Q: I am trying to grow an avocado tree. I have it in a container, and it’s now 22 inches tall. When is the best time to transplant, and what is the best way to take care of it in our desert? A: There ...

If you plan on growing avocadoes or even if you are already growing them, I highly recommend visiting the website of Greg Alder (gregalder.com). It would appear to be the definitive website for ...