How do we know when to pick a hass avocado, as we have a tree which has produced fruit have picked one that was a good size similar to store bought one how ever after picking it from the tree we placed it in a paper bag and after 2 weeks it seemed to soften a bit but color has not changed and when cutting it, it was rubbery. Any help would be appreciated as we are proud that we have fruit on our tree.
The fruit inside can be many shades of green beige yellow or any combination of these. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/tips-for-picking-avocados.htm
Why do the ends of the leaves die?
This can be due to a great number of things. Has it been excessively wet? This can cause an infection which will do this. Wettable sulfur can help stop and prevent future infection.
Cold can do this as well. If it has been chilly in your area, then it will resolve itself when the weather warms up.
It could also be a deficiency if you don't fertilize at least once per year.
This article will give you more information on growing avocados: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm
When planting sprouted avocado pit in soil, is it best to leave top of pit exposed?
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-houseplant-care.htm
I'm including this link, because it show the pit potted.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/sprouting-avocado-pits-how-to-root-an-avocado-seed.htm
I have a very healthy 3 ft avocado plant lots of leafs but I by accidentally broke off the pit that is attached to the base of the trunk. My fear is it will harm the plant, should I bury the broken area or leave it to the air? Or get pruning paint like some arborist use ? Please help!!
This tree will not be harmed, as long as there is plenty of nutrients in the soil. Just put soil over that spot. I do notice that the soil is overly wet, though. I can tell by the beneficial fungus that is taking over the top of the soil. The fungus is not hurting the tree, but it is a signal that there is a significant amount of dead matter that is being "eaten" by them.
Make sure to let the soil dry out almost completely on top before watering. As long as there is even a little moisture as far down as 2 inches, then it is still plenty wet.
I advise correcting the watering issue, or that healthy tree will soon suffer a very drastic change in appearance, as they are susceptible to a plethora of diseases.
I've got 4 avocado trees, I'm struggling with one. Is there a specific fertilizer to use for them all? As well I should inform u they are in pots, we bring them in in the cold months, the one I'm struggling with I thought was dying, top became black & loosing branches, I cut the black ( trimmed) off, some branches are growing back, seemed droopy thus morning. Very expensive tree to lose it
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-fertilizer-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/pruning-avocado-trees.htm
When fertilizing potted trees, make sure you feed correctly and do not over apply. Excess fertilizer can build up in the soils over time and can harm the plants.
Blackening leaves is a sign of salts high in soils. Watering with conditioned water also can cause this. Distilled water or water that sets out for 48 hours will work.
There is still fruit on my Gwen avocado tree and it is starting to bloom. Should I pick off all of the fruit?
Are these from last year? You can remove them to make room for fresh fruit to appear.
What kind of soil should I use when transplanting from pot to larger pot?
They do tend to like potting soil amended with compost, and dolomitic lime in container. It is very important to give them as much light as possible, which will mean supplementing with 200 watts or more of horticultural grade lighting indoors, and through the winter until it can go outside to get proper lighting.
This article will give you more information on this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm