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Carolyn Brammer starts with ... I have an Avocado tree which is about 15 years old. The other day I discovered its first fruit. I was thinking of taking it out but perhaps there is something that I could do to encourage more fruit. Can you give some suggestions. The tree looks very healthy and flowers in spring but only one fruit. Thank you Carolyn | About the Author Carolyn Brammer Coochiemudlo Is QLD 3rd July 2009 2:16pm #UserID: 2519 |
| About the Author Jantina Mt. Gambier S.A. 3rd July 2009 4:04pm #UserID: 1351 |
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Brendan says... Hi Carolyn, I'd say it's a seedling avo tree to take that long to bear. I'd give it a prune, say remove ~30%, then feed it with a fertilizer high in phosphorus (P) & potassium (K). That will help. Don't forget, seedling avocado fruit 'usually' have a big seed and sometimes don't taste too good. If it has good fruit I'd keep it, otherwise I'd take it out and replace it with a grafted tree, a Hass should grow where you are. | About the Author Brendan Mackay, Q. 4th July 2009 7:05am #UserID: 1947 |