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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 14, 2012
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    Outdoor trees benefit from fertilization in February through September. Use a balanced fertilizer, like what you have with the 16-16-16, bi-monthly or as needed. You should increase the phosphorus (middle NPK number: 16-30-16) during prior to fruiting, though a balanced type will not hurt it.

    Those indoors are normally fertilized with a balanced, water-soluble food monthly.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 21, 2012
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    Avocado ripeness varies depending on variety but for the most part as the fruit matures, the tree will sometimes lose blooms or change color. Fruit may change color slightly with a loss of glossiness. A simple test for ripeness is to hold the fruit in the palm of your hand and gently give it a squeeze. If it gives some, then the fruit is ready to pick. To test thick skinned varieties, remove the button at the stem end and insert a toothpick into the opening. If the meat is soft, the fruit is ready to eat.

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    Nikki on
    October 4, 2012
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    Yes, they will actually grow well there, though they may need cold protection if temps drop below 25 F. Here is more information on growing and caring for these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-cold-protection.htm

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    christihadden on
    November 18, 2012
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    I will try this....I set up the humidifier next to it, but only yesterday. Since i posted this question I have seen all kinds of info from people saying how hard it is to maintain an avocado tree grown from seed, and that most of the time, only grafted trees produce fruit?? All I know is my tree looked so good this summer, and I was so excited, and now it is NOT HAPPY!

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    November 18, 2012
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    The plant is reacting to being moved inside. Most thin-leaved tropicals LOVE humidity, and most homes have very dry air. (Do you have static electricity?) Avocado's need as much sun as possible. I would suggest a cool mist humidifier, or misting 2-5 times a day. Also, shallow surfaces of water will add humidity to your air, I've used baking pans, "kidddy" wading pools (seriously!) and very large plastic saucers. Just use something with a large surface area.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 9, 2013
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    The emerging plant uses the pit as it's food source, like the yolk of an egg. When the nutritional energy has been used, the pit falls off. If the roots of your plant are black, you have problems, but it isn't because of the pit falling off.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 24, 2013
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    If your plant has two distinct trunks, it is possible to divide into two separate plants. If you want a shrubby, full plant, leave them together and when they get 3-4' tall, pinch out the growing tip. They should start branching at that point. this article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 29, 2013
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    I would not prune until it is much larger and at least a year old. For additional info on pruning, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/pruning-avocado-trees.htm

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