{"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; 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