Avocado Plant Care for Beginners: From Nursery to Fruit
ðĨ Introduction
Avocados are highly nutritious and increasingly popular in Indian markets. Though slow-growing, with care, they produce excellent yields.
ðŠī Container & Soil
- Use 20â24 inch grow bags.
- Soil mix: garden soil + sand + compost (2:1:1).
ðĪïļ Temperature & Light
- Requires full sun.
- Ideal temp: 20â30°C
ð―ïļ Nutrition
- Monthly compost and bone meal.
- Micronutrients boost growth.
ð Pest Management
- Aphids and scales.
- Use neem oil spray every 10 days.
ð Fruit Bearing
- Starts 3â4 years after planting.
- Pick fruit when slightly soft.
ð§âðū Tips for Growers
- Protect from strong winds.
- Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture.
