Are they ok to eat after Roundup was sprayed on the leaves?
Here is a link that will help you determine if you want to consume the Avocados.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/glyphosate-information.htm
I just started growing my first avocado seed from a pit and it is 6 inches tall and growing great. What kind of potting soil should I use?
Use a good quality potting soil.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
I've grown my first avocado plant using an avocado pit. Although roots and leaves are sprouting slowly, I noticed some unusual white stuff growing at the stem of the roots. I have attached a photo of it in hopes I could get an answer to my concern. I just hope it's not a fungal infection. And if it is something harmful to my plant, I'd like advice on how to get rid of it or if there is any hope for a cure. Thank you for the time and help!
Unfortunately, no one had clearly identified it. It could possibly be mold or fungus. If the water isn't changed every 2-3 days, then the likelihood of contaminants such as mold, fungus or fermentation will increase.
The pit will eventually drop off. You seem to have a good root system going so I don't think I would worry too much. You can try wiping off that white secretion.
For more information on sprouting avocado pits, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/sprouting-avocado-pits-how-to-root-an-avocado-seed.htm
My tree looks healthy and starts to get small pea-sized fruit then inside of a week all the fruit are gone, not fallen off.... gone. Do birds, squirrels etc. get it? How do I prevent animals from taking it? Also, what kind of insecticide should I use for the bugs? I live in so. California. Thank you for your help. Tim
The kind of insecticide you use depends on which insects are afflicting your avocado tree. I would recommend you read the following article for insect identification and course of treatment:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-pests-and-diseases.htm
Squirrels, raccoons, opossums, field mice and rats will chew avocado fruit in any stage of development.
You can try filling drawstring mesh bags with mothballs or wrap mothballs in a cheesecloth secured with a rubber band. Hang the mothballs on the branches of the avocado tree. Replace the mothballs when they lose their scent.
To deter squirrels in the daytime you can dangle CDs in the branches. You can also try giving the squirrels an alternate food source located away from your tree to minimize the number of snatched avocados.
Here is an article with ideas on how to squirrel proof your fruit tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/squirrel-proof-fruit-trees.htm
An article on raccoons:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/getting-rid-raccoons.htm
...and one on opossums:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/possum-control.htm
I am growing an avocado tree from a seed. It's growing well but not branching. It gets 3 leaves at the top. As more come out of the top, the 3 that are there die and fall off. How do I get it to branch?
It appears that your Avocado plant needs more sunlight. Increase the light that your plant is receiving and as it grows more leaves you can began to pinch off to create a bushier plant.
Here is a link with care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
I have a a Hass grafted avocado tree the was purchased from a nursery two years ago. This last winter the grafted portion of the tree died but two shouts grew out from below the graft and are 8 feet tall. Will these two shouts produce fruit? Thanks Gerald
From my research the root stock that is used for this Avocado is a seed grown root stock.
The chances of it bearing any fruit are extremely slim.
It would be best to start new.
Do some research on the best root stock for your growing zone.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm
I would like to know if I can apply a horticultural oil on both the fruit and leaves of my small avocado orchard. There is evidence of fruit spotting bugs on the fruit. At least this is what it looks like. My name is Rose and am looking at organic alternatives to chemical sprays.
I did some research on fruit spotting bugs and the recommended means of organic control for them. The recommendation by some is to spray with pyrethrum and neem oil every 7 days, however, the frequency is really dictated by your insect activity. Mix two tablespoons or pyrethrum and two tablespoons of neem oil to 4.5 litres of water.