{"title":"Avocados","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"avocado-hass","title":"Avocado Hass","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Hass Avocado\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most widely cultivated avocado variety in the world. Originally discovered as a \"chance seedling\" in California, it has become the commercial gold standard due to its exceptional shelf life, high oil content, and durable skin. The tree features a spreading, rounded canopy with dense evergreen foliage. The Hass Avocado is recognizable by its thick, pebbly, and leathery skin. It is the only major variety that provides a built-in ripeness indicator, changing from forest green to dark purplish-black as it matures. The avocados are prized for their rich, nutty flavor and a very high oil content (up to 20%), which results in a dense, \"butter-like\" creamy texture. It offers an incredibly long harvest season, with fruit able to \"hang\" on the tree for 8 to 12 months without losing quality. In the garden, the Hass provides excellent shade and year-round greenery. In the kitchen, its durability makes it the preferred choice for shipping and retail, while its flavor makes it the premier choice for guacamole, slicing, and gourmet dishes.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 29.9978%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 69.9861%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePersea americana \u003c\/em\u003e'Hass'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Evergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, glossy, and dark green. They are elliptical to lance-shaped, reaching 4–8 inches in length. They have a distinct \"anise\" scent when crushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall, pale yellow-green clusters. It is a Type A pollinator (flowers open as female in the morning and male the following afternoon).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to large with a distinct pebbly, thick, and leathery skin. The skin turns from green to a dark purplish-black when ripe. The flesh is rich, creamy, and high in oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a single, medium-sized, woody, and round-to-ovoid seed in the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn young trees, the bark is smooth and green. As the tree matures, the bark becomes thick, grey-brown, and develops deep longitudinal fissures or furrows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span: Perennial \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 to 200+ years (Productivity typically peaks between 20 and 40 years).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 to 35 feet (Though usually pruned to 15–20 feet for easier harvest).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 to 25 feet (It has a more rounded, spreading canopy compared to the upright 'Bacon').\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to Fast; can grow 2–3 feet per year in ideal conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\/Chill Hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 9 to 11 (Sensitive to frost; typically requires temperatures to stay above 28°F–30°F); Requires approximately 50 to 150 chill hours below 45°F to ensure a good bloom (Low-chill). \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eFull Sun.\u003c\/em\u003e Prefers 8–10 hours of direct sunlight. While it can tolerate very light shade, fruit production will be significantly reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunscald (Critical): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Hass has very sensitive bark. Because it is a spreading tree, removing a large upper branch can suddenly expose the \"shoulders\" of lower branches to intense sun. You must paint any newly exposed bark with a 50\/50 mix of white interior latex paint and water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHigh \u0026amp; Frequent\u003c\/em\u003e. Needs consistent moisture to support its high oil production. Young trees may need water every 2–3 days; mature trees require deep watering once a week (more in heat).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Low.\u003c\/em\u003e Avocados have shallow, competitive roots that dry out quickly. Stress from drought often leads to fruit drop, leaf tip burn, and stunted growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent Drainage\u003c\/em\u003e is Mandatory. Prefers rich, loamy, or sandy soils. It absolutely cannot tolerate heavy clay or \"wet feet,\" which leads to rapid root decline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many fruit trees, avocados do not have \"root hairs,\" making them less efficient at taking up water. They rely on a symbiotic relationship with fungi in the soil. Maintaining a thick mulch layer (using wood chips or fallen avocado leaves) is the best way to protect these delicate roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Sensitivity: \u003c\/strong\u003eHass avocados are sensitive to salt buildup in the soil, which often manifests as \"tip burn\" (brown, crispy leaf ends). If you live in an area with salty water or high-mineral soil, you may need to \"leach\" the soil periodically by running water for an extended period to wash salts below the root zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow.\u003c\/em\u003e Deer find the tender, nutrient-rich new growth highly attractive. Protective fencing is usually necessary for young trees until the canopy is out of reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow to Moderate.\u003c\/em\u003e Highly susceptible to Phytophthora (Root Rot). Common pests include Persea mites, thrips, and avocado lace bugs, which can scar the fruit or damage leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePOLLINATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe \"Type A\" Flowering Cycle.\u003c\/em\u003e Avocados exhibit a behavior called \u003cstrong\u003eprotogynous dichogamy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This means the male and female parts of the same flower open at different times to prevent self-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 (Morning): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe flower opens as Female (receptive to pollen). It then closes in the afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 (Afternoon): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe same flower re-opens as Male (shedding pollen).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause the female stage (Morning, Day 1) and male stage (Afternoon, Day 2) do not overlap on the same tree, pollination can be tricky if the weather is perfectly consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLLINATION SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowering Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Pollinator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003eBees (Honeybees and Bumblebees) and Hoverflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSelf-Fertility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePartial.\u003c\/b\u003e While a single Hass tree can produce fruit (due to \"leaky\" flowering where some male\/female stages overlap), the yield is often low or inconsistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBest Cross-Pollinator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType B Varieties.\u003c\/b\u003e To get a heavy crop, you need a Type B tree nearby whose male flowers open in the morning while the Hass female flowers are receptive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Partners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/avocado-bacon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=327b55586\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Avocado Bacon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e'Bacon'\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eZutano, or Fuerte.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically Spring through Fall (\u003cem\u003eFebruary to October\u003c\/em\u003e in many regions). The avocados do \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e ripen on the tree. They only begin to soften once they are clipped from the branch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Determine if Your Avocados Are Ready to Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Hass avocados stay on the tree for 12–14 months, it’s common to have \"new\" small fruit and \"old\" large fruit on the tree at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.\u003cstrong\u003e Visual Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e The skin changes from bright green to a dark purplish-black. This is the most reliable visual cue for the Hass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eTexture Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Pebbly\" skin will lose its tight sheen and become slightly more matte as it reaches maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eTouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply gentle pressure at the stem end (the \"neck\"). If it yields slightly, it is ready. If it feels \"mushy,\" it is likely over-ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Size Check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait until the fruit reaches its \"standard\" size (usually 6–10 ounces).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sample Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick one large, dark-colored avocado and leave it on your kitchen counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it ripens\u003c\/strong\u003e within 7–10 days without shriveling, the rest of the crop is ready to start harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it shrivels\u003c\/strong\u003e or stays rubbery, the oil content isn't high enough yet; wait another 3–4 weeks before trying again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Button\" Method: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen picking, use hand pruners to clip the stem about 1\/4 inch above the fruit. Do not pull the fruit off the tree, as this can tear the \"button\" (the stem attachment) and lead to rot at the top of the avocado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.\u003cstrong\u003e The Pole Picker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause Hass trees can get quite tall, a fruit-picking pole with a basket and a \"finger\" clipper is essential to reach the highest, often largest, fruit without a ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eSelective Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always harvest the largest fruit from the top and outside of the canopy first. This lightens the load on the branches and allows the smaller, interior fruit more light and energy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.8582%; height: 450.852px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2882%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.9702%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 45.7249%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2882%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRoot Establishment: Years 1-2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.9702%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e0 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.7249%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Stage.\u003c\/b\u003e Remove any \"pioneer\" fruit. The Hass is prone to \"runt out\" if it fruits too early, stalling its structural growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2882%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInitial Production: Year 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.9702%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003e5 – 15 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.7249%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,3,0\"\u003eThe first taste of the crop. Fruit is often concentrated on the inner branches where it is shaded from the sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2882%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpanding Canopy: Year 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.9702%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e40 – 80 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.7249%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,3,0\"\u003eThe tree begins its \"spreading\" phase. Branches may require staking to prevent snapping under the weight of the heavy Hass fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2882%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEarly Maturity: Years 5-7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.9702%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e100 – 200 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.7249%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\"\u003eThe tree enters a reliable production phase. At this point, the tree is typically yielding \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003e60–100 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2882%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFull Maturity: Year 10+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.9702%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e300 – 500+ Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.7249%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003eA fully mature, healthy Hass can produce between \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003e200 and 350 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e annually if pollination is optimized with a Type B partner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Biological Factors Affecting Hass Yield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eAlternate Bearing (The \"On\/Off\" Cycle): \u003c\/strong\u003eHass trees are famous for alternate bearing. A massive \"On\" year (where the tree is loaded with fruit) is often followed by an \"Off\" year (very little fruit). This happens because the tree exhausts its carbohydrate reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo stabilize yield, thin out some fruit during a heavy \"On\" year to preserve the tree's energy for next year's flower buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Spring Flush\" vs. Fruit Set: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the spring, the Hass tree tries to grow new leaves and flowers simultaneously. If the tree is stressed by heat or lack of water, it will prioritize the leaves and drop the flowers or \"BB-sized\" fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eYield Efficiency by Training Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003eTrees are allowed to reach 25+ feet. Yield is high per tree but harder to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Planting: \u003c\/strong\u003eTrees are kept pruned to 10–12 feet and planted closer together. This results in lower yield per tree but much higher yield per square foot of your orchard, as the fruit is easier to manage and protected from wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\/SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.8582%; height: 215.625px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.9757%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.9261%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 29.2731%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9757%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnripe (Hard\/Green)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9261%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eRoom Temperature (Countertop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2731%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e4 to 7 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9757%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnripe (Hard\/Green)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9261%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Crisper Drawer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2731%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUp to 2 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e (Cold \"pauses\" the ripening process).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9757%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRipe (Soft\/Black)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9261%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003eRoom Temperature (Countertop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2731%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2 to 3 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9757%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRipe (Soft\/Black)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9261%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Airtight container)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2731%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3 to 5 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.9757%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCut (Open Fruit)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9261%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Wrapped \u0026amp; \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003eSealed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2731%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 to 2 days\u003c\/b\u003e (Oxidation begins immediately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimizing Your Hass Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cstrong\u003e The Ripening \"Trigger\": \u003c\/strong\u003eHass avocados only begin to ripen once they are removed from the tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo Speed Up: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace hard fruit in a brown paper bag with a banana or apple. The ethylene gas will accelerate ripening, usually within 24–48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo Delay:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have a large harvest, keep the bulk of the fruit in the refrigerator immediately after picking. Take out only 3 or 4 at a time to ripen on the counter as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003ePreserving Cut Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high fat content in Hass makes it oxidize (turn brown) when exposed to oxygen. To keep a cut half fresh:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the Pit: \u003c\/strong\u003eLeaving the seed in the half you aren't using reduces the surface area exposed to air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcid Barrier: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrush the flesh with lime juice, lemon juice, or even a light coating of olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Wrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press plastic wrap directly against the flesh so there are no air bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Freezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have a surplus that you cannot eat within a week:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuree: \u003c\/strong\u003eMash the ripe Hass flesh with 1 tablespoon of lemon or lime juice per avocado.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place in a vacuum-sealed bag or a freezer-safe container with minimal headspace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt will stay flavorful for 4 to 6 months. This is ideal for guacamole or smoothies, though the texture will be too soft for slicing once thawed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eStructural Training (Early Years)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncouraging a Strong Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the Bacon, you rarely need to \"top\" a Hass to get it to branch; it does so naturally. Instead, focus on removing \"low-angle\" branches that are too horizontal, as these can snap under the weight of a heavy Hass crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Central Leader\" Choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some growers prefer a single trunk, while others allow 3–4 main \"scaffold\" branches. In home gardens, a multi-main-branch approach (shaped like a vase) is often better to keep the tree lower and wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eCanopy Management (The \"Open Center\" Strategy):\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hass produces a very thick leaf canopy. This can shade out the interior of the tree, causing the inner branches to become \"blind\" (stop producing fruit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning for Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every year, remove a few \"water sprouts\" (fast-growing vertical shoots) from the center. This allows sunlight to reach the inner branches and the ground around the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping the center somewhat open reduces humidity within the foliage, which is your best defense against Anthracnose and other fungal diseases common to the Hass variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eSize Control (The \"Maintenance\" Phase): \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause Hass avocados can reach 35 feet, most home growers use Size Control Pruning to keep them at 10–15 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeading Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the tallest branches back to a strong lateral (side) branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the tree is spreading too wide into walkways or other plants, prune the lateral branches back to a \"heading\" cut to encourage a more compact shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eSkirt Raising\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2-Foot Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune all lower branches so the \"skirt\" of the tree is at least 2 feet off the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy? \u003c\/strong\u003eHass fruit often hangs low. If branches touch the ground, it creates a \"bridge\" for ants and snails to reach the fruit and increases the risk of soil-borne fungi splashing onto the leaves during rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant Hass-Specific Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e The best time to prune is late winter or early spring, just before the spring growth flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid \"Pruning the Crop\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Since Hass fruit can stay on the tree for 12 months, you will often have mature fruit on the tree when it's time to prune. Be careful not to cut off branches loaded with the current year's harvest!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanliness: \u003c\/strong\u003eHass is sensitive to viruses. Sterilize your pruning saws and shears with isopropyl alcohol between every tree to prevent the spread of disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"width: 100.047%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2165%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Type\/Timing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.4099%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 36.358%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2165%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructural Training: Years 1-3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4099%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003eSelect 3–4 strong scaffold branches; remove weak, low-angle limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.358%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\"\u003eBuilds a strong \"vase\" shape to support heavy fruit weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2165%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOpen Center Thinning: Annually\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4099%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003eRemove 1–2 large vertical \"water sprouts\" from the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.358%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,3,0\"\u003eAllows sunlight and air to reach the inner branches to prevent die-back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2165%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight Management: Late Winter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4099%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003eHead back the tallest limbs to a strong lateral (side) branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.358%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,3,0\"\u003eKeeps the tree at a manageable 10–15 feet for easy harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2165%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSkirt Raising: Anytime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4099%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003ePrune all branches so they sit at least 2 feet above the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.358%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\"\u003ePrevents ants\/snails from climbing and stops soil-borne fungal splash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2165%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWindow Pruning: Post-Harvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4099%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003eCut small \"windows\" into dense patches of foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.358%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003eIncreases light penetration to encourage fruit set in the interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2165%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDDD Maintenance: Immediately\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4099%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,2,0\"\u003eCut out Dead, Diseased, or Damaged wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.358%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,3,0\"\u003ePrevents the spread of pathogens like Anthracnose or Botryosphaeria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":55378226413736,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/9353E2E1-A7EF-4097-BFAF-E532E0DA3F32.jpg?v=1775311488"},{"product_id":"avocado-bacon","title":"Avocado Bacon","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBacon Avocado\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cold-hardy, green-skinned avocado variety developed in California in the 1950s. It is widely prized by home orchardists for its ability to withstand temperatures that would kill more sensitive varieties like the 'Hass'. The Bacon Avocado features smooth, thin, bright green skin that remains green even when the fruit is fully ripe. The flesh is pale yellow-green with a light, creamy consistency. It has a milder, less oily flavor than a 'Hass,' often described as clean and buttery. Unlike many spreading fruit trees, the Bacon grows in a tall, upright, and columnar fashion, making it an excellent choice for narrow spaces or as a windbreak. Because of its slender vertical shape and glossy evergreen foliage, it serves as an attractive ornamental tree as well as a food producer. It is particularly popular in USDA Zones 8b–11, where growers need a reliable tree that can handle occasional light freezes without losing its crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%; height: 414.773px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 28.1087%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 71.8752%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bacon'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 177.983px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 177.983px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Evergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 177.983px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003eEvergreen, large, and glossy. They are dark green, elliptical, and leathery. New spring growth often emerges with a reddish or bronze tint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, greenish-yellow, and grow in clusters. The 'Bacon' is a Type B pollinator (flowers open as female in the afternoon and male the following morning).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-sized (6–12 oz) with smooth, thin green skin that remains green even when ripe. The flesh is pale green, creamy, and has a mild, buttery flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures a single, relatively large, round seed located in the center of the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark:\u003c\/strong\u003e On young trees, the bark is smooth and green. As it matures, it becomes greyish-brown, thick, and develops a slightly rough or corky texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e50 to 400+ years (Avocado trees are very long-lived, though commercial productivity may peak around 20–40 years).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e20 to 30 feet (Can be kept smaller with regular pruning).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e15 to 20 feet (It has a more slender, upright \"columnar\" habit compared to other spreading varieties).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003eFast; can grow several feet per year under ideal conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\/Chill Hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1989px;\"\u003eZone 8b to 11 (One of the most cold-tolerant varieties, handling temperatures down to 20°F–24°F); Requires 100-200 chill hours below 45°F to set fruit effectively (Low-chill). \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eFull Sun. \u003c\/em\u003eRequires at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production and a strong canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young avocado trees have thin green bark that is prone to \u003cem\u003esunscald. \u003c\/em\u003eIt is a common practice to paint the trunk of young trees with a 50\/50 mixture of white interior latex paint and water to protect them from the harsh afternoon sun until the canopy provides enough natural shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate to High. \u003c\/em\u003eNeeds consistent moisture, especially during the flowering and fruit-set stages. Young trees require deep watering 2–3 times a week during hot periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow to Moderate.\u003c\/em\u003e Once established, it can tolerate short dry spells, but prolonged drought will cause fruit drop and leaf scorch. It is not a xeric plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLoose and Well-Draining.\u003c\/em\u003e Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. It is highly sensitive to \"wet feet\" and heavy clay that retains water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mounding Method: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you have soil that doesn't drain perfectly, plant the 'Bacon' avocado on a slight mound or \"hill\" (about 1–2 feet high). This ensures the sensitive root crown stays above the water line during heavy rains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause avocado roots are very shallow, they benefit immensely from a thick layer (4–6 inches) of coarse wood mulch. This regulates soil temperature and keeps the roots from drying out in the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow. \u003c\/em\u003eDeer will readily browse the tender new foliage and young shoots, though they tend to ignore the thicker, mature leathery leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Moderate.\u003c\/em\u003e Susceptible to \u003cstrong\u003ePhytophthora (Root Rot) \u003c\/strong\u003eif soil drainage is poor. It shows good resistance to many common avocado pests but can be affected by mites or thrips in dry conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eType B Flowing. \u003c\/em\u003eFlowers open as female in the afternoon and male the following morning. While it can self-pollinate, yield is significantly higher if planted near a Type A variety (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Avocado Hass\" href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/avocado-hass?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=54c2cc804\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Avocado Hass'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 'Reed', or 'Pinkerton') for cross-pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Typically late fall through winter (\u003cem\u003eNovember to March\u003c\/em\u003e). Unlike most fruit, avocados do not ripen on the tree; they must be picked once they reach full size to begin the softening process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.047%;\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.0816%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.9106%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 49.9922%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.0816%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"\u003eYears 1–2: Establishment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.9106%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\"\u003e0 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9922%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\"\u003eFocus on root growth. It is highly recommended to \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"50\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\"\u003eremove\u003c\/b\u003e any fruit that sets during these years so the tree doesn't \"run out.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.0816%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"\u003eYear 3: First Harvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.9106%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\"\u003e5 – 20 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9922%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\"\u003eThe tree is large enough to support a small \"sample\" crop. Staking may be needed to support the weight on young limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.0816%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003eYears 4–5: Young Producer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.9106%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\"\u003e50 – 100 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9922%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\"\u003eThe tree begins to fill out its columnar shape. Yield becomes more consistent year-over-year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.0816%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"\u003eYears 6–10: Increasing Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.9106%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"\u003e150 – 250 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9922%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"\u003eThe canopy has hardened. At this stage, the tree typically produces \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"68\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"\u003e100+ lbs\u003c\/b\u003e of fruit annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.0816%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\"\u003eYear 10+: Full Maturity \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.9106%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,5,2,0\"\u003e300 – 500+ Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9922%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,5,3,0\"\u003eIn ideal conditions, a mature Bacon tree can produce \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"53\" data-path-to-node=\"3,5,3,0\"\u003e200 to 400 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e of avocados per season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\/SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%; height: 117.614px;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.5101%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 46.0804%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 19.3417%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5101%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003eUnripe (Hard\/Green)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.0804%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eRoom Temperature (Countertop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3417%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e3 to 5 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5101%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003eUnripe (Hard\/Green)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.0804%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Crisper Drawer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3417%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003e7 to 10 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5101%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003eRipe (Soft\/Green)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.0804%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003eRoom Temperature (Countertop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3417%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e1 to 2 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5101%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003eRipe (Soft\/Green)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.0804%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Airtight container)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3417%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e2 to 3 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5101%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003eCut (Open Fruit)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.0804%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Wrapped\/Sealed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3417%; text-align: center; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Storage \u0026amp; Handling Rules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Feel\" Test (Not the \"Look\" Test): \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike the Hass, which turns black when ready, the Bacon remains green when ripe. To check for ripeness, apply very gentle pressure near the stem end. If it yields slightly to the touch, it is ready. Do not wait for a color change, or the fruit will over-ripen and rot on your counter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThin-Skin Vulnerability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The skin of a Bacon avocado is very thin and brittle. It does not protect the flesh from bruising as well as the pebbly Hass skin. Avoid stacking them on top of each other in a bowl, as the weight of the top fruit can bruise the ones underneath, leading to grey or black spots in the flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eManaging Oxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because Bacon avocados have a slightly higher water content and lower oil content than Hass, they tend to oxidize (turn brown) faster once cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you only use half, \u003cstrong\u003eleave the pit \u003c\/strong\u003ein the remaining half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the surface with a thin layer of olive oil or lemon juice and wrap tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap is touching the flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.\u003cstrong\u003e Refrigeration Limits:\u003c\/strong\u003e While you can store unripe Bacon avocados in the fridge to delay ripening, they are more susceptible to \"chilling injury\" than other varieties if kept near the back of the fridge where it is coldest. Keep them in the\u003cstrong\u003e produce crisper drawer\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain a slightly more moderate temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cstrong\u003e Structural Training (Years 1–3): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe goal for a young Bacon tree is to force it to branch out horizontally rather than just vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopping the Leader: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce the tree reaches your desired \"shoulder height\" (usually around 3–4 feet), clip the central vertical leader. This breaks apical dominance and forces the tree to push out lateral (side) branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScaffold Selection: \u003c\/strong\u003eChoose 3 to 4 strong side branches to be your \"scaffold\" limbs and remove any competing vertical shoots that try to take over as a new leader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eHeight Management (The \"Rule of 15\"): \u003c\/strong\u003eIn home orchards, it is common practice to keep Bacon trees at a maximum height of 12 to 15 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeading Back: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery year, identify the tallest vertical shoots and cut them back to a side-growing branch. This keeps the fruit within reach of a standard picking pole or ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Window Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the tree becomes too tall, the lower branches often lose their leaves due to shading, leaving you with a \"lollipop\" tree. Keeping the top lowered ensures sunlight reaches the bottom of the canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Pruning (Annual)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkirt Raising: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrune the lowest branches so they are at least 2 feet off the ground. This prevents \"Splash-up\" (soil-borne pathogens reaching the leaves) and keeps the fruit from resting on the mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning the Interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove \"twiggy\" or crossing growth from the center of the tree. Improving air circulation is the best defense against fungal diseases like anthracnose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDead Wood: \u003c\/strong\u003eRemove any dead, diseased, or damaged (DDD) wood as soon as you see it, regardless of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming and Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Prune:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ideal time is late winter or early spring, immediately after the fruit harvest but before the heavy spring bloom. Avoid pruning in mid-summer, as the sudden exposure to high heat can stress the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"One-Third\" Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never remove more than 25-30% of the canopy in one year. Excessive pruning can cause the tree to go into a \"vegetative shock\" where it produces lots of leaves but zero fruit for the next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eTool Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlways use sharp, sterilized bypass pruners or a pruning saw. Clean your tools with a 10% bleach solution or isopropyl alcohol between trees to prevent the spread of pathogens like Avocado Sunblotch Viroid or root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.047%;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7581%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Type\/Timing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.2769%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction \/ Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.9494%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7581%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural (Topping): \u003c\/strong\u003eYears 1–3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2769%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003eCut the central vertical leader at 3–4 feet high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.9494%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\"\u003eForces horizontal branching; prevents a \"telephone pole\" shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7581%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Winter\/ Early Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2769%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003eRemove Dead, Diseased, or Damaged (DDD) wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.9494%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,3,0\"\u003ePrevents rot and keeps the tree's energy focused on healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7581%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annually (Post-Harvest)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2769%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003eHead back the tallest vertical shoots to a side branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.9494%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,3,0\"\u003eKeeps the tree at a manageable 12–15 feet for easy harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7581%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2769%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003eRemove \"twiggy\" or crossing branches from the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.9494%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\"\u003eImproves airflow and light penetration to prevent fungal issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7581%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkirt Raising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2769%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003ePrune lower branches to be 2 feet above the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.9494%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003ePrevents soil-borne diseases from splashing onto the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.7581%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRejuvenation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 5–10 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2769%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,2,0\"\u003eHeavy thinning of the canopy (max 25-30% of total).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.9494%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,3,0\"\u003eReinvigorates older trees and encourages new fruiting wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":55378226643112,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/5C6916EC-1D81-4225-BB17-AB7CC24360D0.jpg?v=1775311542"},{"product_id":"avocado-joey","title":"Avocado Joey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e 'Joey' Avocado\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly prized Mexican-race avocado variety famous for its exceptional cold hardiness and compact growth habit. Discovered in Uvalde, Texas, it is one of the top choices for home orchardists looking to grow avocados outside traditional tropical zones. Joey produces small-to-medium, egg-shaped avocados with a distinct, paper-thin, dark purple-to-black skin when fully ripe. The flesh is smooth, low in stringy fiber, and carries an exceptionally rich, nutty flavor with a high oil content. The tree naturally features a compact, spreading profile, making it much easier to maintain than towering commercial varieties. It typically matures to around 10 to 15 feet tall if pruned, though left completely to its own devices on standard rootstock, it can eventually reach up to 20 or 25 feet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%; height: 570.029px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 28.6792%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 71.3047%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Joey'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 374.006px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 374.006px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Evergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 374.006px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvergreen, medium-green, and lance-shaped. Like many Mexican-race avocados, the leaves have a distinct anise (licorice) scent when crushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, greenish-yellow clusters. It is a Type B pollinator, making it an excellent partner for a Type A tree like the Hass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall to medium-sized, egg-shaped (ovoid) with thin, smooth, dark purple-to-black skin. The flavor is rich and nutty with high oil content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a single, relatively large seed in proportion to the fruit size, typical of Mexican-race varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmooth and green on young wood; becomes grey-brown and develops a slightly corky, furrowed texture with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e50 to 150+ years (Productivity typically peaks between 15 and 40 years).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e15 to 25 feet (Naturally more compact than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/avocado-hass?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=54c2cc804\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Avocado Hass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Hass'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/avocado-bacon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f46cd4c83\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Avocado Bacon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Bacon'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e10 to 15 feet (Features a more upright, narrow-to-rounded canopy).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eModerate; grows approximately 1–2 feet per year once established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\/Chill Hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003eZone 8b to 11 (Extremely cold hardy; can survive temperatures down to 15°F–18°F). Requires roughly 100–200 chill hours, though it is more adapted to temperature fluctuations than tropical varieties (Low-chill).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eFull Sun. \u003c\/em\u003ePrefers 8–10 hours of direct sunlight. Good light exposure is critical for maintaining its compact canopy and maximizing fruit set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate. \u003c\/em\u003eWhile it needs regular water during its initial establishment and the summer fruiting season, it generally requires slightly less water than high-moisture tropical varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate\u003c\/em\u003e (For an Avocado). Thanks to its Mexican-race heritage, the Joey possesses a slightly higher tolerance for dry spells once fully established compared to the Hass, though prolonged drought will still cause fruit drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Excellent Drainage Essential.\u003c\/em\u003e Thrives in loose, sandy, or loamy soils. Like all avocados, it is highly intolerant of heavy clay or waterlogged soils, which suffocate the root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulch as a Buffer: \u003c\/strong\u003eMaintaining a thick, 3-to-4-inch layer of coarse organic mulch around the base (keeping it a few inches away from the actual trunk) is vital. This mimics the natural forest floor, protects its shallow roots from summer heat spikes, and helps regulate soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow.\u003c\/em\u003e Deer will readily browse the tender new foliage and young branches. Physical protection or fencing is highly recommended until the tree grows past their reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate.\u003c\/em\u003e It shows a slightly better resilience to cold-related root stresses, but it remains susceptible to \u003cstrong\u003ePhytophthora (Root Rot) \u003c\/strong\u003eif overwatered, as well as common pests like mites and thrips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLLINATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Type B\" Flowering Cycle. \u003c\/strong\u003eLike all avocados, Joey uses a time-separated gender system (protogynous dichogamy) to prevent self-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 (Afternoon): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe flower opens for the first time as Female (receptive to pollen). It then closes in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 (Morning): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe same flower re-opens as Male (shedding pollen).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its male stage occurs in the morning and its female stage occurs in the afternoon, it operates on the exact opposite schedule of a Type A tree (like the Hass).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowering Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType B\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Pollinator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003eHoneybees, Bumblebees, and Hoverflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSelf-Fertility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePartial to Moderate.\u003c\/b\u003e In regions with fluctuating spring temperatures, the flower schedule often \"overlaps,\" allowing a single Joey tree to set a decent crop on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBest Cross-Pollinator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType A Varieties.\u003c\/b\u003e To achieve the maximum possible yield, plant it near a Type A tree whose female flowers open in the morning to catch the Joey's morning pollen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Partners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/avocado-hass?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=66609c036\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Avocado Hass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Reed, Pinkerton, or Lula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Joey Avocado has a relatively quick fruit development cycle compared to other varieties. Because it is a Mexican-race avocado, it sets fruit in the spring and ripens much faster than the Hass, allowing you to harvest the entire crop before the worst of the winter freezes arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHarvest Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eTypically \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eLate Summer to Early Fall\u003c\/b\u003e (August to October).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRipening Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClimacteric.\u003c\/b\u003e Like all avocados, the fruit remains firm on the branch and will only soften and become edible \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e it is picked from the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Indicator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003eThe skin changes color from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003edark green to a deep purple or glossy black\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexture Indicator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eThe skin is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003esmooth and thin\u003c\/b\u003e (unlike the pebbly Hass). When ready, the fruit loses its intense glossy sheen and takes on a slightly matte appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Determine Ripeness \u0026amp; Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Joey avocados have thin skin, you have to be slightly more precise with your timing than you would with a thick-skinned Hass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Color Shift: \u003c\/strong\u003eLook for the fruit that has fully transitioned to a dark purple or black hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Drop Test: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you notice a few completely dark, full-sized fruits naturally dropping to the ground, it is a definitive sign that the crop's oil content is high enough for harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Countertop Test: \u003c\/strong\u003eClip one or two dark fruits from the tree and leave them at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf they soften beautifully within 5 to 7 days without shriveling or turning rubbery, the rest of your crop is ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Tips for Thin-Skinned Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eHandle with Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe skin of a Joey avocado is exceptionally thin and delicate. Avoid pulling the fruit, which can tear the skin at the stem. Instead, use sharp hand pruners to snip the stem, leaving a small 1\/4-inch stub (the \"button\") attached to the fruit to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eClip and Catch: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause the skin bruises easily, avoid letting the fruit fall to the ground during harvest. If using a fruit-picking pole, ensure the basket is lined or padded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Over-Hanging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While a Hass can hang on a tree for months, a Joey should be harvested relatively promptly once mature. Leaving the fruit on the tree too long into the late fall can cause the flesh around the seed to become watery or fiber-heavy, and it can drain the tree's energy right before winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.8582%;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.6994%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.1079%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.1761%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.6994%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eYears 1-2: Root \u0026amp; Frame Growth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.1079%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e0 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.1761%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\"\u003eVegetative Phase.\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch off any flowers or small fruits that form. Joey trees put on rapid vertical growth early on, and fruiting too soon will stunt their structural frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.6994%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003eYear 3: First Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.1079%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003e10 – 20 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.1761%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,3,0\"\u003eThe first true harvest. Because Joey is a compact tree, fruit is usually easy to reach without equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.6994%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003eYear 4: Adolescent Yield\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.1079%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e30 – 60 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.1761%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,3,0\"\u003eThe canopy begins to fill out into its characteristic dense, rounded shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.6994%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eYears 5-7: Early Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.1079%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e100 – 150 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.1761%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\"\u003eThe tree reaches its reliable, predictable production phase, yielding roughly \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"78\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\"\u003e40–60 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e of fruit annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.6994%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003eYear 10+: Full Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.1079%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e200 – 300+ Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.1761%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003eAt peak maturity, a well-cared-for Joey can produce \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"52\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003e100+ lbs\u003c\/b\u003e of fruit. Because it stays smaller than Hass, its total fruit count per tree is lower, but its yield \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"162\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003eper square foot\u003c\/i\u003e of canopy is highly efficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\/SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.047%;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 49.0454%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage\/Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.463%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.476%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0454%; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003eUnripe \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e(Hard\/Green): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\"\u003eRipens noticeably faster than Hass. Keep out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.463%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eRoom Temperature (Countertop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.476%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e3-5 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0454%; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003eUnripe (Hard\/Green): \u003c\/b\u003eDelicate skin is prone to \"chill injury\" (black spots) if kept below 40°F for too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.463%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator \u003cbr\u003e(Crisper Drawer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.476%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003eUp to 1 week\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0454%; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003eRipe (Soft\/Black): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,3,0\"\u003eMust be consumed quickly; thin skin offers less protection against over-ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.463%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003eRoom Temperature (Countertop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.476%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e1-2 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0454%; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003eRipe (Soft\/Black): \u003c\/b\u003eHigh oil content maintains creaminess, but use promptly before flesh turns stringy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.463%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator \u003cbr\u003e(Airtight Container)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.476%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e2-3 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0454%; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003eCut (Open Fruit): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003eOxidizes (browns) rapidly due to enzyme levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.463%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Wrapped \u0026amp; Sealed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.476%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e1 day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Practices for Managing Your Joey Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eHandling the Thin Skin: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe skin of a Joey is so thin that it is actually edible (though most people still choose to peel it). Because it lacks the protective, armor-like shell of a Hass, never stack unripe Joey avocados on top of each other in a bowl. The weight alone can cause internal bruising before they fully ripen. Spread them out in a single layer on a counter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring the Ripening Speed: \u003c\/strong\u003eJoey avocados can go from rock-hard to perfectly ripe in just a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not squeeze the middle of the fruit, as this easily bruises the delicate flesh. Instead, press gently right at the top near the stem (the \"neck\"). If it yields to gentle pressure, use it immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlowing It Down: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause they ripen quickly, you cannot store unripe Joeys in the fridge for weeks like a Hass. Only use the refrigerator to hold them for an extra 3 to 5 days if a large batch all ripens at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003ePreserving Cut Fruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eLike all high-oil avocados, the flesh will begin to turn brown (oxidize) almost immediately after being cut. To get an extra day out of a cut half:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the seed in the unused half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle the exposed flesh generously with lime juice or brush it with a thin layer of olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap it tightly in plastic wrap, pressing the film directly against the green flesh to eliminate air pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eFreezing for Longevity: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf your Joey tree gives you a sudden influx of late-summer fruit that you cannot eat in time, freezing is your best option. Because of the thin skin, you cannot freeze them whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoop out the flesh, mash it thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of lemon or lime juice (the acid prevents browning), and pack it into a heavy-duty, vacuum-sealed freezer bag. It will keep perfectly for 4 to 6 months for future use in guacamole, spreads, or smoothies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eHeight Control \u0026amp; \"Heading Back\" (Early Years):\u003c\/strong\u003e Because Joey is an upright grower, it wants to shoot straight up before it fills out horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopping the Leader:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once your young Joey tree reaches about 4 to 5 feet tall, it is highly beneficial to snip the main vertical leader tip. This \"heading cut\" forces the tree to stop focusing strictly on upward growth and encourages it to push out lateral (side) branches, creating a bushier, more manageable shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintaining the Picking Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e In home orchards, keeping a Joey pruned to a height of 10 to 12 feet is ideal. This keeps the entire canopy within reach of a standard fruit-picking pole or a short stepladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThinning the Dense Interior: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Joey develops incredibly tight, dense foliage. If left alone, the outer leaves will create a shadow wall, causing the inner branches to lose their leaves and stop producing fruit buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Window\" Method: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery late winter, look closely at the canopy. Remove a few crossing or crowded interior branches to create small \"windows\" of light. If sunlight can filter through the leaves and dapple the trunk, your interior wood will stay active and produce fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Circulation: \u003c\/strong\u003eOpening up the dense interior increases airflow. This is the single best way to prevent fungal issues like Anthracnose, which can thrive in humid, tightly packed foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eSkirt Raising (The 2-Foot Rule): \u003c\/strong\u003eEven though the Joey is an upright tree, its lower branches will eventually bow down when loaded with fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear the Ground: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrune away any low-hanging branches so that the bottom of the foliage canopy sits at least 2 feet off the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it Matters: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Joey has incredibly thin skin. If a fruit-laden branch sags all the way to the ground, the delicate fruit will scrape against the soil, causing scarring, and it creates a direct highway for ants, snails, and rodents to climb up and feast on your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eJoey-Specific Pruning Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark Protection (Sunscald): \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause Joey grows tightly, its interior branches have very sensitive, unexposed bark. If you make a heavy pruning cut that suddenly exposes a main branch to intense afternoon sun, you must paint that exposed bark with a 50\/50 mix of white interior latex paint and water to prevent it from splitting or burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Freeze Connection: \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not prune a Joey tree in late summer or fall. Pruning stimulates tender, rapid new growth. If a sudden winter freeze hits, that soft new growth will be the first thing to die and can act as a gateway for frost damage to travel deeper into the main structure of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e The absolute best time to prune your Joey is in late winter or very early spring—right after the danger of hard frost has passed, but just before the tree pushes out its massive spring flower and leaf flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.047%; height: 372.443px;\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.568%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.4371%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrategy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.9792%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Goal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.568%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePinch Topping: \u003c\/b\u003eYears 1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.4371%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,2,0\"\u003eSnip the central vertical tips during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9792%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,3,0\"\u003eForces lateral branching; prevents a lanky, \"pole\" shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.568%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight Maintenance: \u003c\/b\u003eAnnually (Late Winter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.4371%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,2,0\"\u003eCut the tallest upright limbs down to a strong lateral branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9792%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,3,0\"\u003eKeeps the tree capped at 10–12 feet for easy harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.568%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003eAnnually (Late Winter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.4371%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,2,0\"\u003eRemove weak, crowded, or crossing inward-facing branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9792%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,3,0\"\u003eMaximizes sunlight penetration to keep interior fruiting wood alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.568%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSkirt Raising: \u003c\/b\u003eAs Needed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.4371%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,2,0\"\u003eClean up branches hanging within 2 feet of the soil line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9792%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,3,0\"\u003eProtects thin-skinned fruit from ground contact and pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.568%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSanitation (DDD): \u003c\/b\u003eAnytime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.4371%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\"\u003eCut away \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003eead, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003eiseased, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003eamaged wood immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9792%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,3,0\"\u003ePrevents wood-boring pests and fungal pathogens from spreading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":55378968740008,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/94C03D91-01B7-41AA-B073-175486F22A77.jpg?v=1775311651"},{"product_id":"avocado-mexicola-grande","title":"Avocado Mexicola Grande","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMexicola Grande Avocado\u003c\/strong\u003e is a legendary, exceptionally cold-hardy Mexican-race avocado variety. It is highly celebrated by backyard orchardists for its ability to withstand freezing winter temperatures that would easily kill standard commercial varieties like the Hass. An improved, larger-fruited sport of the original 'Mexicola' seedling, it is an outstanding choice for growers in USDA Zones 8a and 9. The tree produces medium-sized, glossy, pear-shaped to elongated-ovoid fruit with paper-thin, completely smooth skin that turns a deep, striking jet-black when fully ripe. The pale green flesh has an incredibly high oil content, delivering a remarkably rich, buttery, and intensely nutty flavor that is widely considered among the finest of all cold-hardy avocados. One unique feature is its glossy black skin is paper-thin and entirely lacks the bitter tannins making it completely edible. The fruit can be eaten whole like a plum, with the skin adding a unique, subtle hint of spicy anise (licorice) flavor to the creamy flesh. The Mexicola Grande Avocado is a highly vigorous, fast-growing tree with an upright-to-rounded and spreading canopy. If left unpruned, it can quickly reach heights of 25 to 35 feet, forming a beautiful, lush landscape specimen.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%; height: 627.026px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 28.6746%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 71.3093%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mexicola Grande'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 352.594px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 352.594px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Evergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 352.594px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, glossy, and deep forest green. True to its pure Mexican-race lineage, the foliage releases a strong, highly aromatic anise (licorice) scent when crushed or bruised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, multi-branched clusters of greenish-yellow blossoms. It is a Type A flowering variety, opening as female in the morning and male the following afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium-sized, pear-shaped to elongated-ovoid. It features paper-thin, smooth, glossy black skin. The flesh is creamy with an exceptionally high oil content and a rich, nutty flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures a single, relatively large seed that fits loosely within the cavity of the mature fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmooth and vibrant green on young, tender branches; transitions to a light grayish-brown, slightly textured, and fissured bark on mature trunks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e50 to 150+ years under optimal growing conditions, maintaining strong production for decades.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e25 to 35 feet if left unpruned, though it can easily be maintained at a lower height for home orchards.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e15 to 20 feet, developing a beautiful, upright-to-rounded and spreading canopy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003eFast. It is a vigorous grower that establishes its frame and canopy much quicker than standard commercial varieties.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 98.0114px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 98.0114px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\/Chill Hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 98.0114px;\"\u003eZone 8a to 11. It is incredibly frost-resilient, with mature trees safely tolerating temperatures as low as 15°F to 18°F for short durations. Requires roughly 100–200 chill hours. It triggers flowering based on seasonal warming trends rather than prolonged cold. (Low-chill)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eFull Sun. \u003c\/em\u003eRequires a minimum of 8–10 hours of direct sunlight daily. Maximum sun exposure is critical for optimizing photosynthesis, driving its fast growth rate, and encouraging heavy flower production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Moderate.\u003c\/em\u003e Needs regular, deep watering during the spring flowering and summer fruiting phases. However, it is sensitive to overwatering and should be allowed to dry out slightly between watering cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate to High \u003c\/em\u003e(For an Avocado). Thanks to its pure Mexican-race lineage, a mature and established Mexicola Grande possesses some of the highest drought tolerances among avocado varieties, though extended drought will still trigger fruit drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent Drainage Imperative\u003c\/em\u003e. Prefers loose, sandy loam, or gravelly soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It cannot tolerate heavy clay, hardpan, or soggy, waterlogged conditions which suffocate the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Low.\u003c\/em\u003e Deer will readily browse the tender new leaf flushes and young green twigs. Young trees should be protected with physical fencing or cages until the lower canopy grows above their reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate. \u003c\/em\u003eHighly resilient against cold-induced root stress, but remains susceptible to \u003cstrong\u003ePhytophthora (Root Rot) \u003c\/strong\u003eif planted in poorly draining soil. It exhibits typical vulnerability to common orchard pests like mites, thrips, and avocado lace bugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLLINATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Type A\" Flowering Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all avocados, the Mexicola Grande uses a time-separated gender system (protogynous dichogamy) to encourage cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 (Morning): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe flower opens for the first time as Female (receptive to pollen). It then closes at midday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 (Afternoon): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe flower remains closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 (Afternoon): \u003c\/strong\u003eThe exact same flower re-opens as Male (shedding pollen).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its female stage occurs in the morning and its male stage occurs the following afternoon, it operates on a schedule that perfectly complements Type B varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%; height: 271.432px;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 29.2695%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 70.7865%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2695%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003eFlowering Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.7865%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003eType A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2695%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003ePrimary Pollinator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.7865%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003eHoneybees, solitary bees, hoverflies, and wasps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2695%; height: 78.4091px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003eSelf-Fertility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.7865%; height: 78.4091px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003eModerate to High.\u003c\/b\u003e In regions with cooler, variable spring temperatures, the morning and afternoon schedules often \"bleed\" together, creating a natural overlap where a single tree can pollinate itself successfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2695%; height: 58.8068px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003eBest Cross-Pollinator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.7865%; height: 58.8068px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003eType B Varieties.\u003c\/b\u003e To achieve maximum commercial-grade yields, plant it near a Type B variety whose flowers release pollen in the morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.2695%; height: 36.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\"\u003eIdeal Partners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.7865%; height: 36.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"AVOCADO JOEY\" href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/avocado-joey?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=dc6d22d05\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003eJoey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"AVOCADO BACON\" href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/avocado-bacon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=045cfc853\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Zutano, or Fuerte.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Mexicola Grande Avocado features a relatively rapid fruit-development cycle compared to commercial varieties like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/avocado-hass?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ae1b60091\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"AVOCADO HASS\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Because it is a pure Mexican-race variety, it blooms early in the spring and ripens its fruit quickly, allowing you to harvest the entire crop in the late summer before any threat of early winter frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.9102%; height: 176.42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.1861%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 72.8699%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.1861%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHarvest Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.8699%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eTypically \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eLate Summer to Early Fall\u003c\/b\u003e (usually August through October, depending on your local climate).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.1861%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRipening Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.8699%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClimacteric.\u003c\/b\u003e The fruit matures on the branch but will not soften or become edible until \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e it is harvested from the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.1861%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Indicator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.8699%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003eThe skin undergoes a dramatic color shift, transitioning from a glossy forest green to a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003edeep, dark purple or jet black\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.1861%; height: 39.2045px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexture Indicator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.8699%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eThe skin is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003epaper-thin and completely smooth\u003c\/b\u003e. When fully mature, the glossy sheen dulls slightly to a satin or matte finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Determine Fruit Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBecause the Mexicola Grande has an exceptionally thin skin, leaving it on the tree too long can cause it to over-ripen on the branch or become a target for wildlife. Use these steps to gauge the perfect harvest window:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eMonitor the Color Change: \u003c\/strong\u003eWait until a significant portion of the fruit on the tree has fully turned dark purple or black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eListen for the Seed: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn some mature Mexicola Grande fruits, the large seed fits somewhat loosely in the cavity. If you gently shake a picked, mature fruit, you can sometimes feel or hear the seed rattle slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Countertop Sample: \u003c\/strong\u003ePick 2 or 3 fully dark fruits. Place them on the kitchen counter at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf they soften to a perfect, buttery consistency within 3 to 5 days without shriveling, your crop is officially ready to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Best Practices for a Delicate Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eNever Pull the Fruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause the skin is paper-thin, pulling the fruit can easily tear the skin around the stem, exposing the rich flesh to immediate rot. Always use sharp hand pruners to clip the stem, leaving a 1\/4-inch stub (the \"button\") attached to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eHandle with Extreme Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe skin lacks the durable, woody armor of a Hass. Rough handling or dropping the fruit into a hard bucket will cause deep, internal bruising. Use a padded picking pole or gently place the harvested fruit into a lined basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Promptly: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike Hass avocados, which can \"store\" on the tree branches for months, the Mexicola Grande should be harvested relatively promptly once mature. Leaving them hanging too far into the autumn can cause the high-oil flesh to take on a watery texture or cause the fruit to drop prematurely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.8582%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.6004%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6744%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Yield (Fruit Count)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 48.6588%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.6004%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRapid Framework Building: Years 1-2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6744%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e0 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6588%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVegetative Growth.\u003c\/b\u003e Strip away any spring flowers or tiny pea-sized fruits immediately. Because this variety grows \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003efast\u003c\/i\u003e, it needs to put 100% of its energy into building strong structural branches that won't snap under fruit weight later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.6004%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFirst Harvest: Year 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6744%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003e15 – 25 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6588%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,3,0\"\u003eThe first true sample of fruit. The tree is expanding rapidly and starting to form its characteristic rounded shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.6004%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdolescent Production: Year 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6744%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e40 – 70 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6588%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,3,0\"\u003eCanopy volume increases significantly, and the root system is well established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.6004%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEarly Maturity: Years 5-7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6744%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e100 – 200 Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6588%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\"\u003eThe tree enters steady, reliable production, yielding roughly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003e50 to 80 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e of fruit annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.6004%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFull Maturity: Year 10+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6744%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e300 – 400+ Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6588%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003eAt peak maturity, a well-managed Mexicola Grande can produce \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003e150+ lbs\u003c\/b\u003e of fruit. Because it grows larger than the semi-dwarf Joey, its total mature fruit volume per tree is naturally higher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\/SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.9802%; height: 313.636px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 24.7354%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.0467%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.4628%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.7418%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7354%; text-align: left; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnripe (Hard\u003cbr\u003eGreen-Black)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0467%; text-align: left; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eRoom Temperature (Countertop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.4628%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3-5 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7418%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,3,0\"\u003eRipens very quickly. Keep in a single layer out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7354%; text-align: left; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnripe (Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreen-Black)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0467%; text-align: left; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e(Crisper Drawer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.4628%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUp to 5–7 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7418%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,3,0\"\u003eSusceptible to \"chill injury\" (sunken black spots) if kept below 40°F for too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7354%; text-align: left; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRipe (Soft\/Jet Black)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0467%; text-align: left; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003eRoom Temperature (Countertop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.4628%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1-2 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7418%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,3,0\"\u003eMust be consumed almost immediately; the thin skin offers zero barrier to over-ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7354%; text-align: left; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRipe (Soft\/Jet Black)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0467%; text-align: left; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Airtight Container)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.4628%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2-3 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7418%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,3,0\"\u003eHigh oil content keeps it creamy, but the flesh near the skin can oxidize quickly if delayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7354%; text-align: left; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCut (Open Fruit)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.0467%; text-align: left; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Sealed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.4628%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7418%; height: 58.8068px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,3,0\"\u003eHighly reactive to oxygen. Skin can be left on since it is edible, but the flesh browns fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Best Practices for Your Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Single-Layer Rule: \u003c\/strong\u003eNever stack unripe Mexicola Grande avocados in a deep bowl or basket. Because the skin is so delicate, the sheer weight of the fruits pressing against one another will cause deep, internal bruising long before they finish softening. Always spread them out in a single layer on a flat surface or tray while they ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eGauging Maturity Without Bruising: \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard avocados are often checked for ripeness by squeezing the center of the fruit, but doing this to a Mexicola Grande will instantly ruin the flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check for ripeness by applying incredibly gentle pressure exclusively at the neck of the fruit right around the stem stub. If it yields slightly to your thumb there, it is ready to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eManaging the Edible Skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBecause the skin is paper-thin and lacks the bitter tannins found in thick-skinned varieties like the Hass, the skin of the Mexicola Grande is entirely edible. \u003c\/span\u003eSince the skin is edible and carries a unique, pleasant hint of anise (licorice) flavor, you don't need to peel it. However, because you are eating the skin, wash the fruit gently with cool water just before cutting, and avoid using any topical chemical sprays on the tree close to harvest time. Many enthusiasts eat the fruit whole like a plum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003ePreserving Cut Halves: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause of its exceptionally high oil content, the flesh of a cut Mexicola Grande oxidizes (turns brown) very rapidly when exposed to air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf saving a half, keep the seed embedded in the flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat the exposed green surface with lime juice or a thin brush of olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress plastic wrap directly against the flesh so there are no trapped air pockets, and store in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Preservation (Freezing): \u003c\/strong\u003eIf your tree delivers a heavy late-summer yield that you cannot keep up with, do not try to freeze the fruits whole. Instead, scoop the rich flesh out of the skins, mash it thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of lemon or lime juice per avocado (to lock in the green color), and pack it into a heavy-duty, vacuum-sealed freezer bag. It will store beautifully for 4 to 6 months for use in spreads, guacamole, or smoothies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cstrong\u003e Structural Training \u0026amp; Whipping (Years 1–3):\u003c\/strong\u003e Because Mexicola Grande grows so fast, it tends to produce long, lanky, \"whippy\" branches. If a heavy cluster of fruit sets on the tip of a long, thin branch, the limb will easily split or snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinching and Heading: \u003c\/strong\u003eDuring the active spring and summer growing seasons of the first few years, pinch back the tips of exceptionally long shoots. This temporarily halts vertical elongation and forces the branch to grow thicker and stouter, creating a stronger structural framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishing Low Scaffolds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourage 3 to 4 main, well-spaced \"scaffold\" branches starting low on the trunk. This distributes the future fruit weight evenly across a broad base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eSize Management \u0026amp; Topping:\u003c\/strong\u003e In a backyard or home orchard setting, letting a Mexicola Grande reach 30 feet makes harvesting its delicate, thin-skinned fruit nearly impossible without bruising them as they drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapping the Height: \u003c\/strong\u003eMaintain the tree at a manageable 12 to 15 feet by cutting the main upright central leaders back to a strong, outward-growing lateral branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Top: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerform this height-limiting pruning annually during late winter. Keeping the tree lower redirects its massive energy into horizontal fruit production rather than skyward wood production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eOpening \"Light Chimneys\" in the Dense Canopy: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Mexicola Grande features an incredibly lush, dark green foliage mass. This density creates a total shadow zone in the interior of the tree, which can cause inner wood to die off and limits fruiting exclusively to the very outer shell of the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Window\" Method: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery late winter, identify 1 or 2 large, crowded interior branches and remove them completely. This creates an open \"chimney\" or window that allows filtered sunlight to dapple the interior branches and the main trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Drives Fruiting: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeeping the interior illuminated ensures that the tree continues to produce fruit deep inside the canopy, maximize its yield per square foot, and keep air circulating to prevent fungal leaf spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eCrucial Mexicola Grande Precautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beware of Sunscald: Because the canopy is so dense, the bark on the interior branches is highly sensitive and unaccustomed to direct sunlight. If you make a major pruning cut that suddenly exposes a large interior limb to intense afternoon sun, you must paint that bark with a 50\/50 mix of white interior latex paint and water to prevent the bark from burning, splitting, and inviting boring insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming is Critical: \u003c\/strong\u003eNever prune a Mexicola Grande in late summer or fall. Because it is a vigorous grower, pruning will trigger a massive flush of tender new leaves. If a sudden freeze hits in late autumn or early winter, this soft, unhardened wood will freeze instantly, potentially carrying frost damage deep into the heart of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ideal Window: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe absolute best time to prune is late winter or early spring, right as the danger of the last hard frost has passed, but just before the tree begins its massive spring bloom and vegetative push.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrategy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Goal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"\u003eTip Pinching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0\"\u003eSpring \u0026amp; Summer (Early Years)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,2,0\"\u003eSnip the terminal buds of long, fast-growing shoots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,3,0\"\u003ePrevents lanky, \"whippy\" branches; builds thick structural wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\"\u003eHeight Capping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0\"\u003eAnnually (Late Winter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,2,0\"\u003ePrune the tallest vertical leaders back to a strong lateral branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,3,0\"\u003eKeeps the canopy at a manageable 12–15 feet for easy picking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\"\u003eInterior Thinning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1,0\"\u003eAnnually (Late Winter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,2,0\"\u003eRemove selected crossing, weak, or crowded inward branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,3,0\"\u003eOpens up light windows to keep interior fruiting wood alive and active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\"\u003eSkirt Raising\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,1,0\"\u003eAs Needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,2,0\"\u003eTrim away any low-hanging branches within 2 feet of the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,3,0\"\u003ePrevents thin-skinned fruit from dragging on soil and deters crawling pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0,0\"\u003eDDD Removal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,1,0\"\u003eAny Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\"\u003eCut away \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"9\" data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\"\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003eead, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"15\" data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\"\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003eiseased, or \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"28\" data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\"\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003eamaged wood as soon as it's spotted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,3,0\"\u003eStops the spread of wood-boring insects and fungal pathogens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":55379112820904,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/EE8E0D49-36D8-411C-BE70-5EEDA3F30C08.jpg?v=1775311380"}],"url":"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/collections\/avocados.oembed","provider":"Texas Tree Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}