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Growing Avocados on the Central Coast

Apr 24 2025

Did you know you can grow great avocados in our cool foggy summers?Join our online workshop to learn all about avocados!Find out which varieties do best in our Monterey Bay area, how to choose a good tree and how to plant it properly, how to care for and fertilize your tree as well as protect it from pests…

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How To Plant an Avocado Tree

March 24th, 2025

PlantingThe avocado is a shallow rooted tree (most of the feeder roots are in the top 6 inches of soil) that needs good aeration. It does well if mulched with a coarse yard mulch, which means one that is woody and in 2-inch pieces, Redwood bark will work and maybe cocoa bean husks and shredded tree bark…

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Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and Pest management: AvocadoUC Riverside: Avocado Information Home PageThe BasicsWhen to plant: March–April (after last frost date)Harvest window: Varies widely depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen throughout the growing season; iron, zinc,…

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