Avocado tree. In my backyard is a big ass avocado tree. The shade from it darkens the entire yard, and the branches reach out to two different neighbor's lots. A month ago, my dad came over to clean up the years of leaves that accumulated on the roof from the tree, and from the leaves popped out 6 young possums. Where was the mom or dad? They're nocturnal, and neither parent was around. We put the six on the ground, some got thrown down along with the leaves, but landed safe in the big cushioned pile, and they slowly scurried off into the bushes. I hope their parents found them and they're doing fine. Meanwhile, the avocado tree is producing in big ways. In a few minutes, I can pick 10, and these taste great once they soften up. gr/eats has been using my homegrowns, and they can never disappoint. Anyone out there know about avocados? It seems like my tree produces once every two years. Is that normal?
posted by gr @ PERMLINK: 3:39 PM
3 Comments:
Two years seems like a long time. I think it depends on the particular type of avocado tree you have. We had one in our backyard. Not as big as yours. But it would bear fruit once a year. I heard you can leave the avocados on the tree and let them grow until they fall off, since they only ripen/soften after they've been picked.
Also, watch out for avocado theieves! They're expensive at the market. Thievery is common at large commercial groves. And there will always be some jerk that will snatch one or two as he casually walks by your place.
Actually, it is legal to harvest overhang fruit. If you want to prevent people from getting any of the fruit that extends over your property line, you have to get to it before they do! I think every other year is standard for some breeds of stone fruit trees, not sure if this applies to avos.
It needs another avocado plant to pollinate with.
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