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Grow Your Own Delicious Avocados with Our Hybrid Hass Variety Grafted Plant

Kadiam Nursery - Your Trusted Wholesale Plant Supplier

We offer a wide selection of plants for bulk orders across India, ensuring safe and reliable transport through our dedicated vehicles.

Minimum order quantities apply. No courier services are used for plant shipments.

Trusted nationwide for delivering consistent quality and reliability in plant supplies.

As part of Mahindra Nursery Exports, we also offer national plant export services. Natural factors may cause plant variations, but we ensure consistent quality.

Common name:
Avocado, Alligator Pear, Butter Fruit
Regional name:
Hindi - Makhanphal, Bengali - Kulunashpati, Kannada - Benney - Hannu
Category:
Fruit Plants, Trees, Medicinal Plants
Family:
Lauraceae or Laurel family

Overview of Hass Avocado

The Hass Avocado is the most popular variety of avocado worldwide. Originating from La Habra Heights, California, this type of avocado is known for its rich, buttery taste and high oil content. The Hass avocado tree is an evergreen, with dark green, leathery leaves and produces a medium-sized fruit with rough, bumpy skin that turns from green to a dark purple-black when ripe.

Plantation

  1. Location: Choose a sunny, well-draining spot for planting. Avocado trees prefer a mild climate, with temperatures between 60-85°F (15-29°C).
  2. Soil: Avocado trees require well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6-6.5.
  3. Spacing: Plant avocado trees at least 25-35 feet (7.6-10.7 meters) apart to ensure proper root growth and canopy development.
  4. Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the root ball. Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Backfill the hole with a mix of native soil and organic matter, then water thoroughly.

Growing

  1. Watering: Water young trees deeply and regularly, every 7-10 days during the first year. As the tree matures, water less frequently but deeply to encourage a robust root system.
  2. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring and fall. For the first year, use a high-phosphorus fertilizer to encourage root growth.
  3. Pruning: Prune avocado trees in the winter to maintain a balanced shape and encourage new growth. Remove dead or damaged branches, and thin out crowded areas to promote air circulation.

Care

  1. Pests: Monitor for pests such as aphids, mites, and avocado thrips. Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil as needed to control infestations.
  2. Diseases: Watch for fungal diseases like root rot and anthracnose. Proper drainage, air circulation, and regular pruning can help prevent these issues.
  3. Frost protection: Protect young trees from frost by wrapping the trunk with insulating material and using frost cloth to cover the canopy. Mature trees can withstand mild frost, but prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can cause damage.

Benefits

  1. Nutritional value: Hass avocados are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nutritious addition to any diet.
  2. Versatility: This variety of avocado can be used in a wide range of recipes, including guacamole, salads, sandwiches, and even desserts.
  3. Ornamental value: The Hass avocado tree can also serve as an attractive addition to your landscape, providing shade and visual interest.