Persea americana (Avocado) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar

Written by Steve Brigham

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Avocados are not difficult to grow in the mild Southern California climates, as long as drainage is excellent and the plants are watered regularly. To get a good crop of fruit, it is important to plant in locations which are protected from frost, which can damage flowers. The best crops are assured if you plant two compatible pollinating varieties; for example, pairing 'Fuerte' with 'Hass'. This combination will also provide you with fresh avocados over a long harvest season once your trees are mature.

Here's what you should be doing each month of the year for this plant in Sunset Zones 21, 22, 23 & 24: Find Your Climate Zone.

Click a month to be taken directly to that months plant care: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

There's nothing particular to do for Avocados in these zones.

February

There's nothing particular to do for Avocados in these zones.

March

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

April

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BUY

Buy healthy, grafted plants in 5 or 15 gallon containers.

PLANT

Plant in full sun in a location with excellent drainage (avoid heavy clay soils). Frost-free sites are best. Plants also may be grown in large containers.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize with a plant food labeled for avocados.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

May

BUY

Buy healthy, grafted plants in 5 or 15 gallon containers.

PLANT

Plant in full sun in a location with excellent drainage (avoid heavy clay soils). Frost-free sites are best. Plants also may be grown in large containers.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

June

BUY

Buy healthy, grafted plants in 5 or 15 gallon containers.

PLANT

Plant in full sun in a location with excellent drainage (avoid heavy clay soils). Frost-free sites are best. Plants also may be grown in large containers.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

 

July

BUY

Buy healthy, grafted plants in 5 or 15 gallon containers.

PLANT

Plant in full sun in a location with excellent drainage (avoid heavy clay soils). Frost-free sites are best. Plants also may be grown in large containers.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize with a plant food labeled for avocados.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

August

BUY

Buy healthy, grafted plants in 5 or 15 gallon containers.

PLANT

Plant in full sun in a location with excellent drainage (avoid heavy clay soils). Frost-free sites are best. Plants also may be grown in large containers.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

September

BUY

Buy healthy, grafted plants in 5 or 15 gallon containers.

PLANT

Plant in full sun in a location with excellent drainage (avoid heavy clay soils). Frost-free sites are best. Plants also may be grown in large containers.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

October

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

November

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods, keeping the soil moist, but not overly wet. Once a month, water deeply to flush accumulated salts through the soil.

December

There's nothing particular to do for Avocados in these zones.

 

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