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Avocado cultivation in Florida has a history dating back many decades. It is one of the most important economic tree crops in Miami-Dade and Collier counties. Generally, homeowners grow one or two fruit trees, depending upon the size of their residential lots. Although avocado trees do not require much maintenance, there are a few cultivation practices to follow in order to reap the best production experience.

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Related Topics: Avocado, Fruit and Nut Pest Management

Avocado Sunblotch Viroid (ASBVd)

Avocado sunblotch is a systemic disease caused by the avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd). Recently, the number of avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd) infected trees in the Miami-Dade County production area appears to have increased. ASBVd is of major concern in all avocado producing countries due to the negative effect this viroid has on fruit production and fruit quality. 

Find information on this emerging issue on the UF/IFAS Tropical Reearch and Education Avocado Sunblotch Viroid site

Publications

thumbnail for publication: Establishment Cost of Avocados in South Florida

Establishment Cost of Avocados in South Florida

Braulia De Oleo, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane

thumbnail for publication: Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Jonthan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire

This document provides a comprehensive guide to growing avocados in Florida. It covers the scientific classification, origin, and distribution of avocados, along with detailed descriptions of the tree, leaves, flowers, and fruit. The article discusses pollination, varieties, climate adaptation, propagation methods, and crop yields. It also includes practical advice on planting, spacing, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, pest and disease control, and harvesting. Additionally, it highlights the nutritional value and culinary uses of avocados, emphasizing their importance in the home landscape. First published March 1983.

thumbnail for publication: Persea americana: Avocado

Persea americana: Avocado

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

thumbnail for publication: An Overview of the Avocado Market in the United States

An Overview of the Avocado Market in the United States

A. Malek Hammami, Kuan-Ming Huang, Zhengfei Guan

Driven by its healthy and nutritious attributes, the US avocado market has experienced tremendous growth over the past two decades. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of US avocado production and trade. The US avocado market, marked by the decline of already limited US domestic production, is increasingly reliant on imports, especially those from Mexico. This overview aims to inform industry stakeholders and policymakers of the current state of the industry and offer insights into its sustainability.