If you're in Southern California, you're lucky to be able to grow so many different types of fruit, and one of the best things you can grow is an avocado tree. Avocados are one fruit that seems to bring every culture together. As a Mexican American, avocados have always been a big part of our meals and our family. For some people, growing avocados comes naturally. They eat an amazing avocado, plant the pit in the side yard, and before they know it, they have a tree producing

The summer flush is one of my favorite times of the year because this is when avocado trees really start pushing out a lot of new growth. If you look closely at your tree, you'll notice fresh leaves and shoots beginning to appear everywhere. Here in California, avocado trees typically have three major growth flushes throughout the year: a spring flush, a summer flush, and a fall flush. Even though avocado trees continue growing year-round, growth slows down dramatically durin

So, you just finished eating one of the most amazing avocados you've ever had. All that's left is the avocado pit. Then a crazy idea pops into your head... "What if I sprout this avocado pit and grow my own avocado tree? Then I'll have these amazing avocados for years to come!" I love that idea, and honestly, that's how a lot of people get into growing avocados. But before you stick that pit in a glass of water, there's something you should know. I hate to break it to you, bu

One of the questions I get asked the most is, "Why are your avocado trees white?" Think about going to the beach on a hot summer day. Most of us put on sunscreen because we know we'll regret skipping it later that night. I like to think of it the same way for avocado trees. A lot of people assume avocado trees can handle extreme heat, but the reality is that temperatures above 90°F begin to stress them. Young trees, especially those between 0 and 3 years old, need protection

Choquette September 2024 July 2026 Today I was looking at my Choquette avocado tree, and wow... where has the time gone? It's amazing how fast this tree has grown. Out of all my Florida-type avocados, the Choquette has easily been one of the most vigorous growers. I purchased this tree back in September 2024 from an online nursery in Florida. It arrived in a 3-gallon pot, and shortly after it arrived, I transplanted it into a 5-gallon container. As you can see in the pictures