Have you ever reached for avocados in the grocery store and thought, "I wonder if I can grow my own tree and harvest the fruit myself?" The answer, believe it or not, is yes. The subtropical plant, ...

Westfalia Fruit is pioneering precision breeding with AI and genetics to develop resilient, consumer-driven avocado varieties ...

A person tends to a small avocado tree in a white pot at home - KristiStudio/Shutterstock The first bite of a perfectly ripe avocado, with its notes of nuttiness and ...

You’d be surprised how long some trees last…if properly maintained…and how soon the trees will start to produce.

Patience is key for these tropical trees to bear their fruit Avocado trees (Persea americana) are a great plant to grow if you live in the southern tip of the United States or father south. These ...

The history of California avocado production begins in Mexico. In 1911, a nurseryman in Altadena enlisted the assistance of a Mexico City resident in searching out desirable avocado varieties. Soon, ...

On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...

Although it’s harvest time for numerous varieties of avocados, many home gardeners have trees that bear few if any fruit. There are reasons for these failures, but one explanation often cited by ...

Avocados are pear-shaped fruits that grow on tropical evergreen trees. They generally have a rough, green outer skin, buttery flesh, and large seed in the middle. Coming in many shapes, sizes, colors, ...