🌳 Avocado Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Avocado is a premium tropical fruit plant known for its creamy, nutritious fruits rich in healthy fats. It is increasingly popular in India for home gardens and commercial farming.

Botanical name: Persea americana

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Sensitive to extreme frost and waterlogging.

Temperature: Ideal range 18°C–30°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter. Slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5) preferred.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily).

Planting Distance: 5–7 meters apart.

Watering: Moderate and regular watering. Avoid standing water around roots.

Best Planting Time: February–March or July–September.

Fruiting Time: Begins fruiting in 3–4 years (grafted plants may fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost twice yearly. Add balanced NPK before flowering and fruiting.

Mulching: Essential to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots.

Pruning: Light pruning to maintain shape and improve airflow.

Pollination: Planting two compatible varieties improves fruit set (Type A & Type B flowering types).

Pest Control: Monitor for mites and root rot. Ensure proper drainage to prevent disease.

🥑 Uses of Avocado

Eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches

Used in smoothies, dips (like guacamole), and spreads

Rich in healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins

Supports heart health and skin nourishment

High demand in premium fruit markets