{"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; 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